Kitchen Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Penicuik is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant with a passion for maintaining high standards in food preparation and hygiene. The ideal candidate will help ensure smooth kitchen operations, be a team player with good organisational skills, and contribute to a positive dining experience for residents. Offering £12.21 per hour, this role includes pension benefits and ample annual leave. If you value teamwork, detail, and quality service, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Pension

Paid PVG

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with strong organisational skills.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene is required.
• Previous kitchen experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Help receive and store deliveries efficiently.
• Support the culinary team in delivering excellent meals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Basic food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Catering and Hospitality - Glencorse Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 35

Glencorse Care Home, located in the heart of the new Greenlaw Mains community in Penicuik, is a purpose-built, luxury care home opening soon. It will provide high-quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for up to 54 residents in beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms.

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team, supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Full-time
• Pension, Paid PVG
• Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do
As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, receiving and storing deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness throughout. You’ll support your team in delivering excellent meals, follow food safety procedures, and help create a safe, professional, and positive kitchen environment. Your role will contribute directly to residents’ dining experience and overall wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

• A team player with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe handling
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is advantageous but not essential
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude

About Us
Glencorse Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.