Kitchen Assistant in Windyhall Care Home

Contract: Part Time

Salary: £12.71 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 16 hours

Windyhall Care Home is a luxurious Victorian residence located in the heart of Ayr, offering elegant surroundings and a warm, homely atmosphere. We provide care and accommodation for up to 29 residents, with a strong focus on comfort, dignity, and personalised support. Proud of our carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and consistent Care Inspectorate scores of 4 across all areas, we are committed to delivering high-quality care in a truly first-class setting.

Kitchen Assistant

• £12.71 per hour
• Contracted to 16 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times.

This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

About us
Windyhall Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.