Catering Assistant - Care Home Kitchen & Nutritious Meals

Brendoncare; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while on duty

Uniform provided

Free parking

Job summary

Brendoncare Stildon in East Grinstead is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help prepare nutritious meals, support dietary needs, and keep the kitchen clean and safe in a care-home setting.

The role offers £12.85 per hour with breaks, free meals on duty, uniform provided, and enhanced holiday entitlement. Relevant experience in care homes or catering for older adults is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organised and able to work well as part of a team.
• Passion for food and maintaining high standards.
• Committed to excellent food hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Supporting meal preparation in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Stock rotation and safe food storage
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness
• Completing HACCP records accurately
• Ensuring COSHH and food hygiene standards are met and exceeded
• Supporting the wider catering team to deliver an excellent dining experience

Skills

Team player

Reliability

Organisation

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

Brendoncare Stildon in East Grinstead is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help prepare nutritious meals, support dietary needs, and keep the kitchen clean and safe in a care-home setting.

The role offers £12.85 per hour with breaks, free meals on duty, uniform provided, and enhanced holiday entitlement. Relevant experience in care homes or catering for older adults is preferred.