Kitchen Assistant

Dalgety Bay Care Home; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave

Job summary

Dalgety Bay Care Home is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment.

You will assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, help with deliveries and stock, and work closely with the Chef to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support food preparation and help deliver high quality meals.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Organisation

Food safety basics

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Dalgety Bay Care Home

Contract: Part Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 30 hours

Dalgety Bay Care Home is a purpose built care home located in the coastal town of Dalgety Bay in Fife. Providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care for up to 68 residents, the home offers a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where team members can make a meaningful difference every day.

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About us

Dalgety Bay Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.