Kitchen Assistant

Advinia Health Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Glasgow is looking for a part-time kitchen assistant at Rutherglen Care Home. The role involves supporting chefs in meal preparation, serving food, and ensuring hygiene standards. Candidates should have a relevant catering qualification and experience in a similar setting. The position offers £12.21 per hour, annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

5.6 weeks Annual Leave

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development

Pension contribution

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar role.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Serving food and beverages to residents and staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering Knowledge

COSHH Awareness

Basic Numeracy

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about food and looking for a rewarding opportunity to work within a healthcare setting helping some of the most vulnerable people in society? If so, join Rutherglen Care Home, where you will be working part-time 27 hours a week with an established and dedicated kitchen team.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the chefs to prepare meals, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and assist with deliveries. There’s a great social aspect to this role where you can interact with people outside the kitchen regularly. It’s a calm and pleasurable working environment, where you’ll be able to manage your workload and your career. There’s a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Advinia Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Serving residents, staff and visitors with food and beverages.
• Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Ensuring that all areas, equipment and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
• As part of the catering team, ensuring the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians regarding dietary and planned meals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
• Experience of working within similar role
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Location

Location: Rutherglen Care Home

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary service to promote great food service.

What We Offer

• Hourly rate of £12.21 per hour
• 5.6 weeks Annual Leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata per hours worked)
• Free parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and more

About Your Next Employer

You will be working for an established, agile company with over 2,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care, with a network of over 36 services across England and Scotland.

All candidates will be subject to a PVG disclosure.