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Kitchen Assistant; Bank

Job in Penicuik, Midlothian county, EH26, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Aurem Care Shared Services Limited
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.21 GBP Hourly GBP 12.21 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Do you enjoy working in the kitchen and have experience?

Are you able to work alongside residents in a Care Home?

We are seeking an experienced and hard working Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team.

What does the job role involve?

The role includes but is not limited to:

  • To ensure C.O.S.H.H. requirements are met at all times.
  • To wash up with respect for all equipment.
  • To ensure kitchen floor and work surfaces are thoroughly disinfected daily.
  • To ensure dishwasher cleaning schedule is adhered to.
  • To ensure that tea trolley is set up and ready for use throughout the day.
  • Where applicable to wipe all bedroom tables thoroughly when collecting food trays.
  • To empty bins regularly and dispose of waste bags.
  • To ensure tables are laid in dining room.
  • To ensure trays of hot or cold drinks with biscuits is made and delivered to visitors/relatives as required.
  • Any other ad hoc duties within the role
What makes a successful candidate:
  • Must have previous kitchen assistant experience
  • You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
  • You will have great communication and organisational skills
  • Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?
  • Bank Contract, Flexible working
  • Pay: £12.21 per hour
  • 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
  • Life insurance
  • Free PVG (T & C’s apply)
  • Free or discounted meals
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Wagestream – Same-day pay
  • Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
  • Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
  • Yearly salary review
  • Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)
  • Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note:
Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by , celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Aurem Care homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!

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