Kitchen Assistant

Meallmore; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates & Wagestream

Company sick pay & free parking

Subsidised meals & Blue Light Card

Job summary

Meallmore is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant for Mearns House in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. You will support chefs, help keep the kitchen hygienic, and assist with food preparation as needed.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with alternative weekends, paying £12.76 per hour. Benefits include overtime rates with Wagestream, sick pay, free parking, subsidised meals and Blue Light Card eligibility.

Qualifications

• A good kitchen is a clean kitchen; prior kitchen experience is helpful but not required.
• Full training will be provided.

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

Work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Empathy & resident focus

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

A little bit about us

Mearns House is a 68-bed purpose-built care home located in the affluent town of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire,, where we provide residential nursing, dementia and short-stay respite care. Our home combines modern facilities with compassionate, person-centred care, creating a supportive environment where residents can feel safe, valued and comfortable. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Salary: £12.76 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (working alternative weekends)

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).