Kitchen Assistant

Meallmore Ltd; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & Wagestream

Sick pay & free parking

Subsidised meals & Blue Light Card

Job summary

Meallmore Ltd is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in the Inverness area to support our busy kitchen team. You will ensure cleanliness, assist chefs, and contribute to high standards of food hygiene and resident care. Training will be provided to develop your kitchen skills and knowledge.

Join an established care provider committed to dignity and well‑being, with opportunities for career development through our Kitchen Excellence Academy.

Qualifications

• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good team player with a willingness to learn.
• Warm, personal approach with genuine care for residents.
• Helpful knowledge of food preparation and hygiene; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and organised
• Assisting with basic food preparation under supervision
• Unloading deliveries and storing food items properly
• Assist in day-to-day operations of kitchen duties
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are maintained

Skills

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Warm approach

Food hygiene basics

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Set in the tranquil village Daviot, our home provides personalised care in a peaceful, natural setting. At Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we are dedicated to delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Be part of a team that respects the dignity and individuality of every resident, enhancing their lives with care and empathy.

A little bit about us

Salary: £12.76 per hour

Hours: 33hours per week

Competitive benefitssome of which are:

• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)
• Company sick pay & free parking
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. A good kitchen is a clean kitchen, and as a kitchen assistant you’ll be tasked with ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness are the best they can be whilst supporting chefs with basic tasks.

By joining Meallmore you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to our residents as well as develop your career if you wish to do so through our Kitchen Excellence Academy.

Join an award-winning Catering Team of the Year and Scottish Care Nutrition winners.

Role & Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
• Keeping kitchen areas clean and organised
• Assisting with basic food preparation when required under the supervision of the chefs
• Unloading deliveries and storing food items properly
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of kitchen duties
• Ensuring hygiene and safety standards are maintained

Skills & Requirements

• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good team player with a willingness to learn
• A personal and warm approach with a genuine interest of the well‑being of our residents
• It would be helpful to have a basic knowledge of food preparation and food hygiene however full training will be given – so we are keen to speak to anyone who likes a kitchen environment, who is interested and passionate about food and who cares about others

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

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