Kindness‑Driven Kitchen Assistant for Care Home

HC-One; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Edinburgh is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals. Responsibilities include meal prep, serving with warmth, and maintaining hygiene. Candidates should have kitchen experience and a passion for kindness, with an NVQ2 in Catering or a willingness to obtain it. This role offers training, support for career growth, and various employee benefits, including paid DBS, free uniform, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream access

Award-winning development programs

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen settings and passion for helping others.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Ability to show patience, respect, and kindness in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals warmly and respectfully.
• Maintain hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor food storage temperatures.
• Support proper stock rotation.
• Train new team members in kitchen equipment usage.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

A leading care provider in Edinburgh is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals. Responsibilities include meal prep, serving with warmth, and maintaining hygiene. Candidates should have kitchen experience and a passion for kindness, with an NVQ2 in Catering or a willingness to obtain it. This role offers training, support for career growth, and various employee benefits, including paid DBS, free uniform, and a pension scheme.