Care Kitchen Assistant — Elevate Everyday Meals & Events

Runwood Homes; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding/support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Chefs in daily kitchen operations within a care home. You will help maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks to ensure smooth service at mealtimes.

We offer training, weekly pay, a pension scheme, DBS check, uniform, and opportunities for progression. You will work in a team focused on safety, COSHH and HACPP compliance, and participate in events like summer fayres.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Passionate about food and delivering high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Perform general kitchen tasks to support daily operations.
• Adhere to company policies and COSHH/HACPP guidelines.
• Assist with catering for special events (e.g., summer fayres).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Kitchen experience

Job description

Runwood Homes is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support Chefs in daily kitchen operations within a care home. You will help maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks to ensure smooth service at mealtimes.

We offer training, weekly pay, a pension scheme, DBS check, uniform, and opportunities for progression. You will work in a team focused on safety, COSHH and HACPP compliance, and participate in events like summer fayres.