Kitchen Assistant

Care Concern Group; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Grange Care Home seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and kitchen maintenance in a caring environment. Join a dedicated team committed to ensuring cleanliness and the highest food safety standards while helping enhance residents' well-being.

Benefits

Free uniform and onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid PVG

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment welcomed but not essential.
• Understanding of food safety principles required.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare food to a high standard and maintain hygiene.
• Support receiving and storing deliveries.
• Follow safe food handling procedures and keep equipment clean.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Location:31 Pinkhill,Edinburgh,Edinburgh & Lothian,EH12 7FB

Manor Grange Care Home is set in the charming area of Pinkhill, providing high-quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 83 residents.

We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team in delivering nutritious, well-balanced meals in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to the daily comfort and enjoyment of our residents by helping to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid PVG
• Free uniform and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do
As Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare food to a high standard, maintain hygiene in all kitchen areas, and support in receiving and storing deliveries. You will follow safe food handling procedures, keep equipment clean and organised, and ensure that all supplies are stored appropriately. Your role will also involve supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive, respectful working environment.

What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring good organisational and communication skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to work as part of a team. Experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment is welcome but not essential — more important is a keen eye for detail, understanding of food safety principles, and a proactive, reliable approach to your work.

About Us
Manor Grange Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.

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