Kitchen Assistant — Flexible Hours, Training & Benefits

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per hour

Bank contract

Flexible shifts

Leave 28 days

PVG included

On-site parking

Life Insurance

Pension

Wagestream access

Wellbeing support

Training & apprenticeships

Annual salary review

Refer-a-friend

Job summary

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join a warm care home team. You will help run a clean, safe kitchen and ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene per COSHH, washing up, serving meals, and supporting residents. The role offers a bank contract with day shifts and benefits such as pension, life insurance, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant (essential).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, reliable and able to prioritise tasks.
• Caring and respectful around residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with COSHH guidelines.
• Washing up and caring for kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, and following the dishwasher cleaning schedule.
• Preparing and setting up tea trolleys throughout the day.
• Assisting with serving food and supporting residents where needed.
• Clearing food trays and keeping dining areas tidy.
• Emptying bins and managing waste disposal.
• Laying tables in the dining room.
• Preparing and serving drinks and refreshments for visitors and relatives.
• Supporting the kitchen team with general duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive

Job description

Aurem Care Shared Services Limited is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join a warm care home team. You will help run a clean, safe kitchen and ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene per COSHH, washing up, serving meals, and supporting residents. The role offers a bank contract with day shifts and benefits such as pension, life insurance, and wellbeing support.