Kitchen Assistant

We are seeking talented and caring individuals looking to begin or continue their career in Social Care with us, making a difference to the lives of our residents at Peacock Medicare Ltd. Peacock Medicare Ltd have been providing high quality care to older people for over 30 years in West Lothian and opening Elsie Inglis Nursing Home in Edinburgh this autumn.

About Elsie Care Home

Elsie Inglis is set within the original Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital (EIMHH), from which it now takes its name. The home is situated on the very edge of Holyrood Park, with panoramic views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags with private access to the many paths and features of the Royal Park.

The home is a completely new, fully refurbished entity, providing 49 premium rooms with full shower en-suites and includes everything associated with a modern, fully compliant care home.

Under new management the home is due to open this summer, and this is an excellent opportunity to join the team at the beginning of the new Elsie Inglis journey.

Current Opportunities

We have number of opportunities for experienced Kitchen Assistants as well as for individuals who are looking for a career change to join our team. We have vacancies on day shift with following shift times.

Shift times: 0730hrs– 1830hrs

Main roles and responsibilities

Your main role as a Kitchen Assistant in our homes is to assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of nutritious and healthy meals to our residents. You will be involved in the setting and clearing up of the dining areas and ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness, food safety and hygiene is maintained in the kitchen, serving and dining areas. You assist in keeping the kitchen area and the equipment clean and observe all safety notices in relation to hygiene, ensuring the highest standard of cleanliness is maintained at all times.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team. Ideally, you will have experience in a similar environment and hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. You will have knowledge of the correct use of kitchen equipment as well as COSHH and HACCP regulations as well as infection control guidelines.

Pay and benefits

As well as a competitive rate of pay, we offer all of our employees the following benefits:

· Hourly pay rate from £10.64

· Excellent progression opportunities within the home

· Rewards & Recognition Programme

· Free learning and development with regular training

· Subsidised meals

· Continuous training and development to help you achieve your goals

· Excellent public transport links and free parking for staff

To Apply

Submit your application and CV via the APPLY button.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are provided with appropriate PPE and test as per IPC and Public Health guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburgh, EH8 8HT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KA, Kitchen Porter