Kitchen Assistant (Weston View)

Parklands Care Homes; Keith; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend

Rewards & Recognition

Family Friendly

Flexible Pay

PVG Check

Company Pension

Free Parking

Training & Development

Career Development

Job summary

Parklands Care Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Weston View Care Home in Keith. This part-time role involves 5.5 hours per week with rotational days that include weekends. You will support cooks, assist with food preparation, and help maintain food safety and hygiene across the kitchen to support residents’ health and wellbeing.

The role requires adaptability, clear communication, and teamwork to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a dynamic kitchen environment.
• Follows Food Safety policies to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
• Communicates effectively with team and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the “Cook Safe” system and related policies.
• Assist cooks with food preparation (sandwiches/salads).
• Prepare vegetables and rotate stock to prevent waste.
• Dispose of food and waste appropriately and maintain hygiene.
• Keep kitchen clean and tidy according to schedules; mop floors.
• Report faults in catering equipment or kitchen fabric to supervision.
• Assist with cleaning equipment and moving/handling tasks as required.

Skills

Cook Safe system

Food prep

Vegetable prep

Food hygiene

Stock rotation

Cleaning

Job description

Job Type(s): Part-time (5.5 hours per week) Duration(s): Permanent Schedule(s): Days (rotational shift basis that includes weekends) Hourly Rate(s): £13.50

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for their application to be considered.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is dedicated to making every moment count, regardless of their qualifications or experience.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will need to be adaptable and able to work efficiently in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the team are essential. Your role will involve maintaining the kitchen and pantry, organising supplies, and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly to meet the dietary needs of our residents, contributing to their health and wellbeing.

The Role

• To manage the “Cook Safe” system, adhering to the policies for: probing food, fridge and freezer temperatures, food delivery, food storage, hot holding of food, serving of food, cleaning of the kitchen, labelling of food and personal hygiene measures.
• To assist cooks for food preparation e.g. sandwiches/salads.
• To prepare vegetables.
• To dispose of food and other waste appropriately.
• To adhere to Food Safety policies for prevention of infection and cross contamination of food.
• To keep the kitchen clean and tidy, according to the cleaning schedules. Mop floors, adhering to infection control and Health and Safety policies.
• To report faults and defects in catering equipment and the fabric of the kitchen to the Shift Leader/Manager.
• To assist with the cleaning of yellow boxes, trolleys, extractor fan and cooker etc.
• To put away food when it has been delivered from suppliers, rotate stock, to prevent old stock being left.
• Attend mandatory training in Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Elementary Food Hygiene, Infection Control and First Aid, as appropriate to the job.

Be part of our dedicated care team in our Weston View Care Home located in Keith, a town that marks the starting point of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail and boasts many beautiful walks.

What We Can Offer

• Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 per referral)
• Above & Beyond Rewards and Recognition Initiative
• Family Friendly Working
• Flexible Pay Access
• Free PVG Check
• Company Pension
• Free On-Site Parking
• We’ll provide the training and development you need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills you have
• We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Parklands