**Job Title: Pantry Assistant, Full-time, Permanent**

If you have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment, we are an employer that will match your commitment with a highly attractive reward package and a great working environment.

The Kincarrathie Trust is a non-profit making charitable trust which means that all income generated is invested back into Kincarrathie House Care Home and our Staff.

**Job summary**

To assist staff in the day to day running of the Care Home and to maintain high standards of appearance, hygiene, cleanliness and service within the pantry and dining areas for the benefit of residents, relatives, visitors and other members of staff.

Weekly hours are 5 days out of 7 (7.5 hours per day) on a shift rota basis. Daily working hours are a mixture of early and late shifts. Early shifts are 7.30am to 3pm. Late shifts are 10.30am to 6pm. Generally, one complete weekend off in every three.

A clear security check from Disclosure Scotland and two satisfactory references are essential.

**Qualifications & Skills.**
- Previous experience in a similar role preferable.
- Genuine interest in working in a care environment.
- Good communication skills.
- Good team player.

**Responsibilities and duties**
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.
- Ensure the cleanliness and appearance of the pantry area and dining areas are always of the highest standard.
- Set up dining areas for residents’ mealtimes. Clear dining areas after meals.
- Assist in the serving of residents’ meals.
- Prepare trays as required for those residents who are served meals in their rooms.
- Wash dishes after mealtimes and tea/coffee times.
- Prepare and serve tea/coffee trays for guests of residents and for internal meetings.
- Clean equipment with particular attention to guidelines covering the control of germs and infestation.
- Deal with waste bags and refuse bags in a way that is consistent with their prescribes disposal.
- Carry out general housekeeping, laundry and cleaning duties as required.
- Report any malfunction of equipment.
- Promote the independence and dignity of residents.
- Follow health & safety policies for the Home, including COSHH policies and procedures.
- Participate in any in-house and external training identified in relation to your role.
- Attend staff meetings as required.

**Benefits**
- Hourly rate £10.50
- Excellent Pension Scheme.
- Commitment given to ongoing training and development.
- Meal provided while on duty at no cost.
- A first-class working environment.
- Work overalls provided.
- Care Home is on a bus route and has on-site parking.

**Experience**:

- Catering/ Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2023
Reference ID: WW/PA_July23
Expected start date: 24/07/2023