Care Home and Nursery Kitchen Assistant

Seeking a rewarding and impactful role? This opportunity allows you to make a real difference while advancing your career. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play an important part in supporting chefs and kitchen teams to prepare nutritious meals for care homes and educational settings across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. It’s a role that truly matters and provides the chance to contribute to the well-being of others.

Your rate of pay and hours of work
This temporary position offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, with weekly pay and holiday pay accrual. As a temporary worker, you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts that work best for you, with no minimum commitment required. This gives you the freedom to manage your work-life balance while enjoying job security and peace of mind.

Responsibilities within your new role as Kitchen Assistant
Your key responsibilities will include assisting the chef with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen, and ensuring that food safety is always prioritised. You'll work alongside the kitchen team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Your experience, qualifications and personality
We are looking for candidates who have at least 6-12 months of experience in a similar position, preferably within a care home or educational environment. A valid PVG or Disclosure is required, or the willingness to obtain one. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team are essential. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing excellent service, maintaining high cleanliness and hygiene standards, and capable of managing tasks effectively, even under pressure.