Kitchen Assistant

Gold Care Homes; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Brighton is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to assist in meal preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsibilities include cooking breakfast items, ensuring all kitchen equipment is cleaned, and following health and safety regulations. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £11.50 along with benefits such as salary advance, employee assistance programs, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £11.50 per Hour

ESAS – Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and maintain organization.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare produce for meal time service.
• Clean kitchen equipment and areas according to schedules.
• Store cook chill goods safely.

Job description

About Our Home

Nestled in the scenic grounds of Kingstanding, Manor House is more than a care home—it’s a haven of excellence and warmth. With accolades like ‘Outstanding’ from CQC and a Top 20 Care Home Award, our residents find solace in studio‑style rooms, vibrant communal spaces, and even our very own Manor Tavern. Here, every day is a blend of tailored activities, delicious meals, and cherished moments in our lush gardens. At Manor House, we don’t just provide care; we craft a lifestyle where every resident feels like family.

What does the role involve?

• Assist, as directed, with the preparation of produce for meal time service this may include cooking of breakfast items, vegetable preparation and the making of sandwiches.
• To ensure that all kitchen equipment and kitchen areas are cleaned according to the cleaning schedules. Therefore, you must have the ability to be organised.
• To ensure statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• To ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable cook chill goods as soon as possible after receipt and checking.
• To ensure the correct, safe storage of cleaning materials.
• To ensure that all crockery, cutlery and drinking vessels for resident’s use are thoroughly cleaned using the main kitchen dish washing machine.
• To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning.

Benefits

• Salary £11.50 per Hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend