Kitchen Assistant - Eastridge Manor

South Coast Nursing Homes Ltd; Blandford Forum; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Blandford Forum. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting in food preparation. Ideal candidates will have a focus on hygiene and teamwork. Benefits include competitive pay, subsidised food, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to pay as you earn

Subsidised staff food

Paid breaks on full shifts

Free uniform & DBS

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Industry leading training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Wash and dry meal time crockery and cutlery.
• Ensure food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Assist in preparing meals and salads.

Skills

Hygiene

Food Preparation

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday 16 May 2025 at 00:00

South Coast Nursing Homes is an established and successful, family owned and managed, care home company based in Worthing, West Sussex.

We currently operate 9 homes across East and West Sussex and have 414 beds having just added an extra 55 with the opening of our new luxury flagship home in central Worthing named The Poets. Each registered home offers the highest standards of resident care and comfort, 24 hours – day and night, for long and short-term stays.

We are recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Eastridge Manor in Bolney, Nr Haywards Heath.

Hours – 40 hours per week including every other weekend

Reporting into the Head Chef/Chef, the purpose of this role is to assist in maintaining a quality Kitchen and catering service for our residents

Job responsibilities

• To wash and dry all meal time crockery and cutlery using equipment and facilities provided.
• Cleaning of all food trays following use on their return to the kitchen.
• To wash and dry all bowls, trays, saucepans etc as used by the Head Chef/Chef promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic.
• Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately.
• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking porridge and helping to prepare salads and desserts.
• Preparing breakfast

Benefits include:

• Hourly rate of £12.21 Weekdays and £12.82 Weekends
• Access to your pay as you earn it
• Permanent full-time hours
• Subsidised staff food
• Paid breaks on full shifts
• Free uniform & DBS
• Pension, and employee assistance programme
• Industry leading training and development coupled with career progression

Here at South Coast Nursing Homes, we value diversity and are committed to a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.