Kitchen Assistant

Job Specifics

• Reference No:LO303
• Location: Cambuslang
• Hours:Full Time
• Salary:Competitive
• Closing Date: Friday 23rd January 2026
• Why should you apply for this role:Strong company reputation

Job Overview

Cambuslang based care home are looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Assistant to join their team.

As Kitchen Assistant within the care home, you will play a pivotal role, supporting Chefs and working together to deliver tasty, nutritious, and varied meals.

Passion, drive, and enthusiasm are key qualities for a Kitchen Assistant and for many this is the start of their culinary journey into becoming a Chef one day. However, if you’re happy in a support role that’s ok!

There are 3 shifts within kitchen 8-4, 10.30-6.30 and 4.30 – 6. We can be flexible with hours and do a mixture of shifts to suit, we also have bank staff.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Support the Chefs during food preparation and meal service.
• Prep and Serve Breakfast.
• Assist in the basic preparation of food when required.
• Keep all areas of the kitchen clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Empty rubbish bins and maintain all refuse areas.
• Use and store chemicals in line with COSHH requirements.
• Wash crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils.
• Deep clean kitchen and cooking appliances.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries.
• Work as a team to deliver high quality meals.
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Adhere to all Food Safety & Hygiene and Health & Safety Legislation.
• Maintain accurate records.

Employer Expectations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc

• Good timekeeping.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• PVG & 2 satisfactory references.