Kitchen Assistant

Advinia Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated kitchen team at Craigbank Care Home as a General Assistant. Support chefs in meal preparation, maintain hygiene standards, and serve food in a rewarding healthcare environment. Enjoy career development opportunities and a calm working atmosphere.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.21

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catering Knowledge

Basic Numeracy

Basic Literacy

Education

Relevant Catering Qualification

Job description

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 Craigbank Care Home, where you will be working full time 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 wide 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.

As a General Assistant, you will be:

1. Assisting catering staff with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
2. Serving residents, staff, and visitors with food and beverages.
3. Maintaining storage procedures and stock rotation.
4. Ensuring that all areas, equipment, and furniture are cleaned and stored correctly.
5. 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.
6. Liaising with the wider team, including dietitians, regarding dietary and planned meals.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

1. Relevant Catering Qualification (Desirable)
2. Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP
3. Experience of working within a similar role.
4. Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Where you will be working:

Location: Craigbank Care Home

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

In Return, We Can Offer...

1. Hourly rate of £12.21 per hour
2. 5.6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata for hours worked)
3. Free parking
4. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
5. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
6. Pension contribution to secure your future.

There are also other benefits including retail discounts, special offers, and much 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.