Kitchen Assistant

Stanley Park Care Home; Paisley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks leave

Job summary

Stanely Park Care Home in Paisley is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen. You will help with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and assist with deliveries and stock organisation as part of a busy team.

The role is part-time (4pm–7:30pm) with PVG paid, pension, uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable approach to work.
• 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

• Support delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation and stock organisation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene across shifts.
• Assist with deliveries, storage and stock rotation.
• Collaborate with Chef and team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organisation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Stanely Park Care Home, located in Paisley’s Balgonie area, is a warm and welcoming 40-bed home, recently refurbished to offer a modern, comfortable environment. We provide high-quality residential and respite care in a homely setting where residents feel safe, supported, and valued. Rated all 5s by the Care Inspectorate and proudly holding a 9.7 score on carehome.co.uk, Stanely Park is committed to delivering care you can trust.

Kitchen Assistant

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to part time hours per week - 4pm - 7.30pm
• 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

Stanely Park 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.