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.