Kitchen Assistant - Walton House - 24.5 Hours

Holmes Care Group; Buckhaven; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday pay

SSSC fees paid (Scotland)

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend £500

Blue Light Card scheme

Discounts and health club access

Training opportunities

Job summary

Holmes Care Group in Buckhaven, Scotland, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. You will help with cleaning, food preparation, dishwashing, and stock replenishment, with training provided as needed.

The role offers training and development opportunities, with a supportive team and the chance to contribute to high-quality resident meals in a care setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred, but training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain a tidy kitchen area (floors, cookers, fridges, etc).
• Assist with food and drink preparation at meal times.
• Wash and dry up, load/unload the dishwasher.

Job description

We are Holmes Care Group!

Weekly Hours: 24.5

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST:we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements

SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)

Company pension scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)

Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500

Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider

Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back

Discounted Health Club memberships

Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group

Additional on-going training and development opportunities

Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Kitchen Assistant look like?

Our Kitchen Assistants are invaluable to our services and you will play a key role in the smooth running of the kitchen:

Cleaning and maintaining a tidy kitchen area (floors, cookers, fridges etc.)

Assisting with food and drink preparation at meal times

Washing and drying up, and loading/unloading the dishwasher

Preparing and replenishing the food/tea trollies

Assisting with stock taking and the storage of goods, including checking deliveries

Safely disposing of refuse/waste

Ideally you will have experience working in a kitchen environment, but this is not essential as training and support will be given.