Kitchen Assistant - Part Time

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home as a Kitchen Assistant, where your role is vital in delivering exceptional meal experiences for residents. You'll support the culinary team in planning and preparing nutritious meals while ensuring the highest food hygiene standards. This position offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of older individuals. If you are passionate about quality service and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering role, preferably in a care environment.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene Standards and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Chefs in preparing high-quality meals for residents.
• Ensure food hygiene standards are met and maintained.
• Manage food stocks and maintain accurate hygiene records.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer care

Health and Safety knowledge

Multi-tasking

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care home's kitchen.

Joining us at Meryton Place, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to GBP750 per referral - t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and that safe methods of work are always used
• Manage all stocks and stores, ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• Maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements, such as fridge temperature checks

Could you be part of our team?

About You:

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Share our values and demonstrate them at all times. Be a