Job Description

Job Ref:

AUR1161

Branch:

Aaron House Care Home

Location:

Aaron House Care Home, Penicuik

Contract type:

Casual

Hours:

Part Time

Shift pattern:

Includes weekend hours

Hours per week:

Bank hours - 0 hour contract

Posted date:

11/06/2025

Closing date:

13/07/2025

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?



Do you enjoy working in the kitchen and have experience?



Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home?



We are seeking an experienced and hard working Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:


To ensure C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met at all times. To wash up with respect for all equipment. To ensure kitchen floor and work surfaces are thoroughly disinfected daily. To ensure dishwasher cleaning schedule is adhered to. To ensure that tea trolley is set up and ready for use throughout the day. Where applicable to wipe all bedroom tables thoroughly when collecting food trays. To empty bins regularly and dispose of waste bags. To ensure tables are laid in dining room. To ensure trays of hot or cold drinks with biscuits is made and delivered to visitors/relatives as required. Any other ad hoc duties within the role

What makes a successful candidate:

Must have previous kitchen assistant experience You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do You will have great communication and organisational skills Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities

What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?

Bank contract, flexible working Part time hours, including weekend work 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts) Life insurance Free PVG (T C's apply) Free or discounted meals Free parking Company pension Wagestream - Same-day pay Our employee assist programme - healthcare and mental health support Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses. Yearly salary review Refer a friend scheme, with up to 750 reward for each referral (T C's apply) Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care does not offer visa sponsorship. We are only able to consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK without restrictions, including no limitations on working hours (e.g., student visa holders limited to 20 hours/week will not be considered).

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious 'Top 20 Care Home Group' accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.



Aurem Care homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.



Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting



If these are values that resonate with you and you're looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!


Aaron House care home, in Penicuik, Edinburgh, is a grand, converted mansion house, located in beautiful, spacious grounds, in a quiet rural area of Edinburgh. The home is supported by a friendly and committed team, fully trained in providing care for older people who require residential, nursing, or who are living with dementia. With elegant period features, separate dining and living rooms, and the opportunity to dress your bedroom yourself, and enjoy daily social activities and events, Aaron House is a wonderful place to call home. There are three suites within Aaron House, Beeslack Suite with 24 rooms, Errington Suite with 25 rooms and Cowan Suite with 16 rooms.