Kitchen Assistant

Care Concern Group; Glossop; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Dalgety Bay Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support high-quality meal preparation in a clean, safe kitchen environment. You will assist with food prep, stock control, and deliveries while maintaining hygiene standards.

The role offers a stable routine in a supportive kitchen, with additional benefits paid PVG, pension, uniform, and 5.6 weeks of annual leave based on a full-time contract. Prior kitchen experience is useful but not essential.

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.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare meals to high standards and ensure they are served safely.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and working areas.
• Assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Collaborate with the Chef and wider team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good organisation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

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.

Kitchen Assistant £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
• Good communication skills
• 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.

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