Job description
Our friendly team at Meallmore are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join them in Auchtercrag House Care Home.
Set within the quaint town of Ellon, less than half an hour from Aberdeen, Auchtercrag House is a purpose-built, care facility. The care home provides the highest quality personalised nursing care for older people including those living with dementia and its related conditions. Our experienced, friendly and compassionate team are on hand to provide the best care tailored to each resident’s individual needs and desires.
As a Kitchen Assistant, Meallmore will allocate you your own mentor, as well as a comprehensive induction process. But why stop there? Our mentorship programme and ongoing training will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career whether that be a Sous Chef, Cook, or Head Chef, the choice is yours!
- Keeping the kitchen areas clean and tidy
- Supporting the catering team with basic food preparation as they create seasonal meals for our residents
- Properly cleaning and sanitising all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene
- Assist with specialist dietary requirements
- Serve nutritional meals
- Basic knowledge of food preparation
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene
- The ability to stand for extended periods.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to work in a team.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills
What we can offer you:
- Hourly overtime rates available
- Free uniform
- Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our mentorship scheme
- On site training and e Learning with 'Learn Pro'
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
- Subsidised staff meals
- Pension scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
Salary: £10.42 per hour + benefits + overtime
Hours: 20 hours per week - shift times 8:00-18:30, can be flexible upon discussion.
Please note, all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG)
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