Kitchen Assistant

Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is pleased to recruit on behalf of Care UK, an award-winning care provider seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their catering team in Edinburgh, UK. This position offers sociable working hours, alternate weekend shifts, and structured career growth through Care UK's dedicated Catering Academy.

In this vital kitchen support role, you will assist the Head Chef and Second Chef in maintaining exceptional standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and food preparation. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will prepare fresh produce, manage ingredient storage, and ensure all kitchen equipment and utensils are thoroughly cleaned and ready for meal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across all kitchen areas, wash cooking utensils and pots, and safely store cleaning products.

• Assist with food preparation, including washing and chopping fresh vegetables and making sandwiches.

• Ensure all dry and perishable goods are stored correctly following hygiene and food safety guidelines.

Requirements

• A reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented approach aligned with Care UK’s values of Caring, Passionate, and Teamwork.

• Basic understanding of kitchen hygiene standards and a willingness to follow safety protocols.

• Enthusiasm for learning and development, with or without prior catering experience.

Benefits

• Alternate weekend schedule with social-friendly working hours and instant wage access via Wagestream.

• Enhanced hourly pay rates for Bank Holiday shifts alongside an annual holiday purchase option.

• High-quality training and coaching through the Catering Academy, approved apprenticeship schemes, and retail discounts.