Posted 29 January, 2026 Charnwood Lodge logo

Kitchen Assistant

Charnwood Lodge Dumfries & Galloway

Job details

  • Salary £12.19 to £12.21 per hour
  • Role Kitchen Assistant / Catering Assistant
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

Job summary

Job details

  • Role Kitchen Assistant
  • Location DG1 3AD
  • Hours Full time
  • Pay £12.21 per hour

The care home

Charnwood Lodge is a 60 bed residential care home in Dumfries, Scotland, providing specialist residential care to older people and people living with dementia.

Charnwood Lodge is a warm, welcoming and friendly home that has some very special features. We have six living areas to relax in and enjoy company, including television rooms and lounges as well as our large downstairs area with a library, internet room and cafe to enjoy visits from relatives and friends.

All our residents have their own comfortable and spacious en-suite bedroom, which can be personalise to their individual tastes. We also welcome couples into the home.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Assist in the preparation of balanced, appetising meals

·  Perform cooking tasks & other kitchen duties

·  Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, service areas & dining room

·  Wash utensils, dishes & make sure they are stored appropriately

·  Always following health and safety procedures

What We Offer

  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training
  • Competitive hourly pay + pension scheme
  • Supportive, friendly working environment
  • Company pension scheme