Kitchen Assistant (Etive House Care Home)

Etive House Care Home; Benderloch; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Benderloch is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support food safety protocols. This full-time position offers a salary of £12.21 per hour with a supportive working environment in a well-rated care home. Previous experience is a plus but not essential as full training will be provided.

Benefits

Paid PVG

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to follow food safety and health guidelines.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to undergo training in food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to a high standard.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organized.
• Support stock rotation and food storage checks.

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Basic understanding of food hygiene

Job description

Etive House Care Home is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Benderloch.

The home provides residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for up to sixty two residents, and the kitchen plays a central part in daily life.

This is a full time role, contracted to 39.33 hours a week, working day shifts.

The rate of pay is £12.21 per hour.

You will help prepare and serve meals to a high standard.

You will keep the kitchen clean, safe and well organised.

You will support stock rotation, safe food storage and delivery checks.

You will follow food safety and health and safety guidelines.

You will work with the wider care and catering team to ensure residents receive a positive dining experience.

The role suits someone reliable, organised and comfortable working in a busy kitchen.

A basic understanding of food hygiene is helpful, but full training can be provided.

Previous experience is welcome but not essential.

What You Get

• Paid PVG.
• Uniform provided.
• Pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave on a full time contract.
• A supportive working environment within a well rated care home.

Etive House Care Home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family run provider with a strong focus on kindness, respect and high quality care, reflected in their excellent reviews and reputation in the Oban area.

If you want to be part of a team that takes pride in looking after people, this is a solid opportunity.

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