Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to recruit on behalf of Care UK, an award-winning care provider seeking an enthusiastic Bank Catering Assistant to join their team in Edinburgh, UK. Joining the flexible bank team allows you to create a schedule tailored to your lifestyle while enjoying a rewarding position within a care home environment.

In this supporting role, you will assist the kitchen team with basic food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is thoroughly cleaned. Whether you have experience in catering or are new to the field, comprehensive induction and skills training will be provided to help you succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping produce and preparing light meals, while ensuring proper storage of dry and perishable goods.
Maintain rigorous cleanliness across kitchen areas, washing utensils and pots, and safely managing cleaning materials.
Follow instructions from the Head Chef, Second Chef, or Home Manager to support smooth mealtime operations.

Requirements

Passionate, collaborative approach with a genuine desire to contribute to resident wellbeing.
Good attention to hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety protocols.
Enthusiasm for learning new culinary skills through dedicated training and coaching programs.

Benefits

Flexible shift arrangements paired with instant access to earned wages via the Wagestream platform.
Enhanced hourly rates for Bank Holiday shifts alongside employee wellbeing programs.
Comprehensive training via the internal Catering Academy, apprenticeship pathways, and access to hundreds of retail discounts.