Kitchen Assistant - Flexible Hours, Alternate Weekends Off

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes; Gullane; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes seeks a Kitchen Assistant for our Muirfield home in Gullane, East Lothian. This 30-hour-per-week role are spread over three days, with no late-night shifts and alternate weekends off to support a positive work-life balance.

You will assist the cook with meal preparation, help residents at mealtimes, and maintain a hygienic kitchen. Prior kitchen experience in care settings is preferred; full training and guidance are provided to ensure safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in a care home or other healthcare setting or from elsewhere within the catering sector

Responsibilities

• To give assistance to the cook in preparation of meals by request
• To assist residents at mealtimes, if required
• To keep the kitchen free of dirty utensils and dishes
• To keep all surfaces in the kitchen clean and free of contamination using appropriate chemicals in correct strengths avoiding waste and misuse
• To become familiar with all equipment and machinery and observe the correct use at all times
• To keep all equipment and tools clean and in good working order and report any breakages
• To be vigilant and report immediately any misuse of company property or stock
• To read and observe all notices displayed in the work place
• To become familiar with company policy and procedure regarding the work place, health and safety, annual leave, sick leave, fire regulations and drill
• To wear a uniform as directed by the company
• To wear protective clothing as necessary
• To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by superiors to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the nursing home
• Previous kitchen experience in a care home or other healthcare setting or from elsewhere within the catering sector

Job description

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes seeks a Kitchen Assistant for our Muirfield home in Gullane, East Lothian. This 30-hour-per-week role are spread over three days, with no late-night shifts and alternate weekends off to support a positive work-life balance.

You will assist the cook with meal preparation, help residents at mealtimes, and maintain a hygienic kitchen. Prior kitchen experience in care settings is preferred; full training and guidance are provided to ensure safety and high standards.