Kitchen Assistant Bank

Alor Healthcare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank contract available

Paid PVG checks

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Colinton Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a contract basis to support our kitchen team with food preparation and safe storage of ingredients. You will help maintain cleanliness and assist with deliveries, contributing to high-quality meals for residents.

We offer a bank contract option, paid PVG checks, pension and uniform, plus 5.6 weeks of annual leave for full-time staff. This role is ideal for reliable, organized individuals who value a positive team environment and

Qualifications

• Experience or training in food safety and kitchen hygiene preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a busy kitchen team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation for residents.
• Support safe storage and handling of ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries as required.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Colinton Care Home, located in Edinburgh, provides high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative Care in a warm and welcoming environment. Set within spacious landscaped grounds, the home combines exceptional care with a supportive atmosphere where residents can thrive and colleagues can build rewarding careers.

Kitchen Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Bank contract available
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Colinton Care Home?

Providing great food begins behind the scenes, and as a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the kitchen team while helping ensure residents receive high quality meals prepared in a safe, clean and well organised environment every single day.

Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you will assist with food preparation, support the safe storage of ingredients and help maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen. From preparing ingredients and handling deliveries to cleaning equipment and ensuring food hygiene procedures are followed correctly, your contribution will help keep daily kitchen operations running smoothly and efficiently.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, takes pride in maintaining high standards and understands that the work carried out behind the scenes plays an important role in creating positive daily experiences for residents throughout the home.

What Matters Most

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a busy kitchen team
• Good organisation skills with strong attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Understanding of food safety and health and safety procedures is beneficial
• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is helpful but not essential
• Reliable, hardworking and professional approach with willingness to learn

If you are looking for a role where your contribution helps support quality, consistency and positive daily experiences for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.