Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Catering and Hospitality – Bay Court Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 40 We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support our culinary team, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Located in the picturesque seaside town of Largs, our brand-new, purpose-built care home offers luxury living with exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care for up to 80 residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate team from the very beginning, playing a key role in creating a welcoming and nourishing environment for our residents. What We Offer £12.21 per hour 40 hours per week (4 days over 7, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) Pension, paid PVG, uniform provided Free onsite parking 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time) Ongoing training and career development opportunities What You Will Do Food Preparation: Assist in preparing meals to a high standard Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workspaces Delivery Handling: Receive and store kitchen deliveries Food Safety: Adhere to food handling and hygiene standards Cleaning Procedures: Follow cleaning protocols for kitchen equipment Safe Work Practices: Ensure safety standards are met at all times Team Collaboration: Support colleagues to maintain an efficient kitchen What We’re Looking For Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage kitchen tasks Attention to Detail: Focus on cleanliness and food safety Food Safety Awareness: Basic knowledge of hygiene practices Communication Skills: Clear and respectful communication with the team Team Player: Collaborative and adaptable in a busy environment Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is desirable  Food safety knowledge is beneficial; training will be provided About Us Our care home is part of Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care provider with 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in. Our values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity – are the foundation of everything we do. If you share these values and want to help make a difference, we’d love to hear from you