Kitchen Assistants

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 8 May 2026

LOCATION

Huntly

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Cook Safe system management Food safety and hygiene Vegetable preparation Cleaning and sanitation Teamwork Communication Adaptability Stock rotation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Kitchen Assistants (Deveron Way)

Job Type(s):	Full-time and/or Part-time
Duration(s):	Permanent
Schedule(s):	Days (rotational shift basis that includes weekends)
Hourly Rate(s):	£13.00

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for their application to be considered.

The Role

To manage the “Cook Safe” system, adhering to the policies for: probing food, fridge and freezer temperatures, food delivery, food storage, hot holding of food, serving of food, cleaning of the kitchen, labelling of food and personal hygiene measures.
To assist cooks for food preparation e.g. sandwiches/salads.
To prepare vegetables.
To dispose of food and other waste appropriately.
To adhere to Food Safety policies for prevention of infection and cross contamination of food.
To keep the kitchen clean and tidy, according to the cleaning schedules. Mop floors, adhering to infection control and Health and Safety policies.
To report faults and defects in catering equipment and the fabric of the kitchen to the Shift Leader/Manager.
To assist with the cleaning of yellow boxes, trolleys, extractor fan and cooker etc.
To put away food when it has been delivered from suppliers, rotate stock, to prevent old stock being left.
Attend mandatory training in Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Elementary Food Hygiene, Infection Control and First Aid, as appropriate to the job.

Be part of our dedicated support services team based in our Deveron Way Care Home located in Huntly, a town that boasts a rich history dating back to the medieval era and is renowned for its historic Huntly Castle, standing since the 12th century.

What we can offer

Refer a Friend Scheme (£250 per referral)
Above & Beyond Rewards and Recognition Initiative
Family Friendly Working
Flexible Pay Access
Free PVG Check
Company Pension
Free On-Site Parking
We’ll provide the training and development you need to thrive and a chance to build on the skills you have
We aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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