Kitchen Assistant - Supportive Care Kitchen Team

Peoplebank; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Birdston Care Home in Kirkintilloch, just 15 minutes from Glasgow, is a modern, fully refurbished care home delivering high-quality, person-centred meals to frail-elderly residents. As Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare meals, maintain a clean, safe environment, and assist with deliveries and stock organisation.

You will work closely with the Chef and wider team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times, in a supportive, well-organised setting.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach to work.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen.
• Assist with food preparation, keep the kitchen clean, and help with deliveries and stock.
• Work closely with the Chef and team to ensure smooth, safe kitchen operations.

Skills

Positive and reliable

Organisation and attention to detail

Food safety and hygiene basics

Independent and team worker

Kitchen experience beneficial

Job description

Birdston Care Home in Kirkintilloch, just 15 minutes from Glasgow, is a modern, fully refurbished care home delivering high-quality, person-centred meals to frail-elderly residents. As Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare meals, maintain a clean, safe environment, and assist with deliveries and stock organisation.

You will work closely with the Chef and wider team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times, in a supportive, well-organised setting.