Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Catering and Hospitality - Rubislaw Park Care Home

Contract:

Full Time Salary: £12.21 Per Hour Shift Type:
Days Contracted hours: 37.5

Rubislaw Park Care Home is an award‑winning nursing and care facility, located in Aberdeen’s West End. We provide exceptional Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 86 residents.

We are now seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team. In this role, you will support the preparation and delivery of high‑quality meals while helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming kitchen environment.

What We Offer

• £12.21 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Pension scheme
• Paid PVG, free uniform, and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full‑time contract)

Why This Role Matters

Food is an important part of life at Rubislaw Park. As Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring residents enjoy nutritious, tasty meals every day. From food preparation to maintaining kitchen hygiene, your contribution will help create a positive dining experience for everyone in our care.

What You Will Do

You will assist with food preparation, check and store deliveries safely, and help maintain a high standard of cleanliness across all kitchen areas. Following food safety and health and safety practices, you will ensure equipment, appliances, and work surfaces are kept sanitised and well‑organised. Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you will contribute to a smooth‑running and professional environment.

About You

• Organised, reliable, and a great team player
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential – training will be provided

About Us

Rubislaw Park is part of Care Concern Group, a family‑owned, market‑leading care provider with over 100 homes across the UK. We are committed to creating outstanding environments for our residents and supportive, rewarding workplaces for our teams.

Our five values –
Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly valued, we would love to hear from you.