Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Kitchen Assistant – Permanent

• Location: Archview Lodge Care Home, Newmills Road, Dalkeith, Lothian, EH22 2AH

• Pay Rate: £13.01 per hour

• Hours: 16.00 hours per week

• Employment Type: Permanent

• Shift: Day shifts available

About the Role

Are you reliable, considerate, and passionate about providing great hospitality?

As a Kitchen Assistant at Archview Lodge Care Home, you will help deliver first-class food and hospitality that ensures our residents receive exceptional all-round care. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital for resident wellbeing, and you will play a key part in producing meals and creating a wonderful dining experience.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with food preparation and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen

• Supporting the catering team in producing fresh, nutritious meals for residents

• Interacting with residents, getting to know them, and enhancing their overall dining and hospitality experience

About You

To join us as a Kitchen Assistant, you will need:

• A reliable, considerate, and caring approach

• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining top standards in food preparation

• A friendly, personable attitude with great people skills

Formal qualifications are not necessary—while similar experience in a commercial or care setting is useful, we provide all the training you need to thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay & Stability: Earn £13.01 per hour in a permanent 16-hour contract.

• Sector-Leading Benefits Package:

  • Free training and professional development for all roles

  • Access to wellbeing and support tools

  • A range of exclusive retail discounts and savings

  • Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

  • ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’