Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

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Catering and Hospitality - Glencorse Care Home

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Contract:

Full Time

Salary:

12.21 Per Hour

Shift Type:

Days

Contracted hours:

Full Time

Glencorse Care Home, located in the heart of the new Greenlaw Mains community in Penicuik, is a purpose-built, luxury care home opening soon. It will provide high-quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for up to 54 residents in beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms.


We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team, supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.

What We Offer

12.21 per hour Full-time Pension, Paid PVG Uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, receiving and storing deliveries, and maintaining cleanliness throughout. You'll support your team in delivering excellent meals, follow food safety procedures, and help create a safe, professional, and positive kitchen environment. Your role will contribute directly to residents' dining experience and overall wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

A team player with strong organisational skills and attention to detail Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe handling Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is advantageous but not essential Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude

About Us

Glencorse Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.


Our five core values -

Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity

- define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.