Kitchen Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.80 per hour

20 hours per week

Weekdays daytime hours 9:30–13:30

Weekends off

Central Eastbourne location

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a luxury 20-bed elderly care home in Eastbourne. You will support the kitchen team to prepare nutritious meals, keep the kitchen clean, and help deliver a high standard of food service in a warm, homely environment.

The role offers 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 1:30pm, with weekends off and a central Eastbourne location. A friendly, supportive team awaits, with opportunities to contribute to residents' daily mealtimes

Qualifications

• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.
• Willingness to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Friendly, caring approach to working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook and kitchen team with the preparation and service of meals.
• Help prepare ingredients and undertake basic food preparation as required.
• Assist with serving meals and refreshments to residents.
• Ensure food is handled, stored and prepared safely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Clean work surfaces, floors and kitchen areas in accordance with hygiene procedures.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing food deliveries.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report when items need replenishing.
• Follow food safety, health and safety and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Respectful approach

Job description

We are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join a welcoming, luxury 20-bed residential care home for elderly residents, located in the heart of Eastbourne.

This is a small, stand‑alone care home offering a warm, homely and comfortable environment, where residents' individual needs, dignity and wellbeing are at the heart of everything the team does.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the kitchen team to provide nutritious, appetising and well‑presented meals for residents. You will help ensure the kitchen is kept clean, organised and hygienic, contributing to a high standard of food service within the home.

The position offers 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 1:30pm, making it ideal for someone looking for consistent weekday hours.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive team, you will help create a positive dining experience for residents, ensuring they can enjoy their meals in comfortable and welcoming surroundings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen environment and would like to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of older people.

About the Home

• Stand‑alone 20-bed luxury residential care home for elderly residents.
• Centrally located in Eastbourne.
• Warm, welcoming and homely environment.
• Small, close‑knitted team with a personal approach to care.
• Strong focus on residents' comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
• Commitment to providing nutritious, enjoyable meals.
• High standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the cook and kitchen team with the preparation and service of meals.
• Help prepare ingredients and undertake basic food preparation as required.
• Assist with serving meals and refreshments to residents.
• Ensure food is handled, stored and prepared safely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Clean work surfaces, floors and kitchen areas in accordance with hygiene procedures.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing food deliveries.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report when items need replenishing.
• Follow food safety, health and safety and infection prevention procedures.Support the kitchen team in meeting residents' dietary requirements and preferences.
• Work collaboratively with care staff and colleagues to ensure residents receive a positive dining experience.
• Treat residents, visitors and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and respect.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous kitchen assistant, catering or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential.
• A reliable, hardworking and positive attitude.
• An understanding of the importance of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Willingness to follow instructions and established procedures.
• A friendly, caring and respectful approach to working with older people.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen environment and manage tasks efficiently.
• A genuine desire to contribute to residents' comfort and wellbeing.
• Relevant food hygiene training or a willingness to undertake training would be beneficial.

Benefits & Perks

• £12.80 per hour.
• 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Consistent daytime hours: 9:30am-1:30pm, 4 hours per day.
• Weekends off.
• Opportunity to work in a luxury 20-bed residential care home.
• Central Eastbourne location.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Small, close-knit team.
• Rewarding role supporting the daily lives of older residents.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to residents' mealtimes and overall wellbeing.