Kitchen Assistant

Meallmore Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Wagestream access

Sick pay

Free parking

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Meallmore Ltd in Ellon, Scotland, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our busy kitchen team. You will wash dishes, keep areas clean, assist with basic food prep under supervision, and help with deliveries.

We offer training, competitive benefits, overtime and parking, and the chance to grow through our Kitchen Excellence Academy while delivering compassionate care to residents.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation and hygiene encouraged, with full training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Reliable and hardworking with attention to cleanliness.

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

Strong work ethic

Team player

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Food hygiene basics

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Salary: £12.76 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

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).

A little bit about us

Set in the charming town of Ellon, less than 30 minutes north of Aberdeen, Auchtercrag is a welcoming, purpose-built 71-bed care home where high-quality, personalised nursing and specialist dementia care is delivered with compassion, dignity and kindness. Join our supportive team and help create a home filled with warmth, laughter, and meaningful connections, bringing comfort and joy to those who call Auchtercrag home.