Bank Kitchen Assistant

Hamberley Care Homes; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Hailsham is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and ensure a high standard of food hygiene. The ideal candidate will have experience in catering, a commitment to customer care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Joining this team means making a genuine impact in the lives of elderly residents while enjoying opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.
• Can-Do flexible team worker, passionate about what they do.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chefs in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards.
• Manage stocks ensuring proper labeling and rotation.

Skills

Experience in catering

Customer care commitment

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Abbots Wood Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well‑being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues

• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile‑friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral – t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high‑quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements
• Ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and that safe methods of work are always used
• Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place
• Maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirements, such as fridge temperature checks

About you

• Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment
• Committed to customer care and first‑class service provision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast‑paced environment
• Can‑Do flexible team worker, problem fixer, passionate about what they do, able to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Hailsham's most stunning care home

Abbots Wood Manor is a luxurious care home in Hailsham, part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house, where we screen classic films, to the on‑site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!