Kitchen Assistant

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes; Livingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes in Livingston is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook in meal preparation and maintain hygiene across the kitchen and dining areas. The role offers a balanced schedule with no late-night shifts and alternate weekends off to support work-life balance.

You will work 4 days a week (40 hours) in Kirk Lane, Livingston Village, with duties including cleaning, equipment care, and assisting residents at mealtimes.

Qualifications

• To assist the cook in preparation of meals by request
• To assist residents at mealtimes, if required
• Previous kitchen experience within either care homes or other healthcare setting or within the catering/hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• To give assistance to the cook in preparation of meals by request
• To assist residents at mealtimes, if required
• To keep the kitchen free of dirty utensils and dishes
• To keep all surfaces in the kitchen clean and free of contamination using appropriate chemicals in correct strengths avoiding waste and misuse
• To become familiar with all equipment and machinery and observe the correct use at all times

Job description

We are currently searching for an exceptional person to join us as a Kitchen Assistant at our outstanding nursing home, Kirk Lane in Livingston Village, West Lothian. Kirk Lane was Regional Care Home of the Year - Scotland in 2024 (UK Caring Awards) and in 2026 has been recognised as a Top20 care home in Scotland (carehome.co.uk) Please note this post offers fantastic working hours with no late night working and alternate weekends off, allowing for a more positive work/life balance than elsewhere in the hospitality sector.

You will be working 4 days - 40 hours per week.

Job Purpose

To assist the cook in preparation of food stuffs

To wash, sterilise and store crockery, cutlery and other equipment in the appropriate manner

To maintain hygienic working conditions in the kitchen and surrounding areas at all times and keep free of unnecessary clutter

To adhere to the kitchen cleaning schedule

To uphold residents’ participation strategy

To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To give assistance to the cook in preparation of meals by request

To assist residents at mealtimes, if required

To keep the kitchen free of dirty utensils and dishes

To keep all surfaces in the kitchen clean and free of contamination using appropriate chemicals in correct strengths avoiding waste and misuse

To become familiar with all equipment and machinery and observe the correct use at all times

To keep all equipment and tools clean and in good working order and report any breakages

To be vigilant and report immediately any misuse of company property or stock

To read and observe all notices displayed in the work place

To become familiar with company policy and procedure regarding the work place, health and safety, annual leave, sick leave, fire regulations and drill

To wear a uniform as directed by the company

To wear protective clothing as necessary

To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by superiors to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the nursing home

Previous kitchen experience within either care homes or other healthcare setting or within the catering/hospitality industry.