Kitchen Assistant
Catering and Hospitality - Gowrie House Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £12.71 Per Hour
Shift type: Days
Contracted hours: 30
Our care home, located in the heart of Kirkcaldy, a coastal town on the Forth Estuary in East Central Scotland, offers comprehensive Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care, providing a supportive and caring environment for 60-residents.
Kitchen Assistant
* £12.71 per hour
* 30 hours per week
* Pension, Onsite parking, Paid PVG, Uniform provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full time contract
Role Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high quality meals while maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment. Your role is essential in ensuring meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard, contributing to the overall wellbeing and daily experience of our residents.
You will assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness across all kitchen areas, support with deliveries and ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are followed at all times. You will work closely with the wider team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely.
What We Are Looking For
* Positive and reliable individual with a strong work ethic
* Good understanding of hygiene and food safety practices
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
* Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is desirable but not essential
About Us
This care home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.
Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.