Kitchen Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Oban; On-site; GBP 34,440,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG check

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Etive House Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Oban to help deliver high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. You will support food preparation, keep the kitchen tidy and assist with deliveries and stock organisation, under the guidance of the Chef and team.

The role offers a consistent routine with opportunities to gain experience within a supportive kitchen environment, with paid PVG and a pension, plus uniform provided and generous leave entitlement.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Assist with food preparation and stock organisation.
• Maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to run the kitchen safely.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

Located in the beautiful village of Benderloch by Oban, we offer small group living accommodation for up to 62-residents.

Kitchen Assistant £12.71 per hour Contracted to
39.33 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

Etive House 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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