Kitchen Assistant | Nursing Home

SDR; Lewes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home in Brighton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare nutritious meals and support the wellbeing of residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about cooking and has a commitment to high standards. This role offers part-time or full-time shifts with training and support from management.

Benefits

Career Growth – Ongoing professional training & development

29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Pension Scheme available where eligible

Comprehensive onboarding support

Employee Referral Bonus up to £500

Qualifications

• Passion for preparing nutritious meals.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents with care.
• Support the wellbeing of residents.
• Provide for colleagues as needed.

Skills

Enjoys working with people

Creative

Resilient

Sensitive to the needs of the elderly

Job description

Overview

Join SDR at Patcham Nursing Home as a Kitchen Assistant!

Location: Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton

Salary: £12.60 per hour (annual review)
Weekend Rate: £13.10 per hour
Hours: Part-time hours

About Us

At Patcham Nursing Home, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality residential and nursing care, in a warm and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional residential and nursing care, delivered in a supportive and caring environment that feels like home.

Being family-owned means our values aren’t just words; they shine through in how we support our teams and the people we care for. At SDR Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility every single day.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Kitchen Assistant at Patcham Nursing Home. While previous experience in a similar setting is an advantage, it is not essential. What matters most is your passion for preparing delicious, wholesome, nutritious meals and your commitment to maintaining and continually improving our high standards. As a valued member of our team, you will play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of our residents by preparing meals with care, as well as providing for our colleagues.

What We Offer

• Career Growth – Ongoing professional training & development
• Holidays – the equivalent of 29 days holiday, including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension Scheme – Available where eligible
• Structured Induction & Probation – Comprehensive onboarding support
• Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way
• Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 each, upon appointment and another £300 each, at the one-year anniversary (T's & C's apply)

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who enjoys working and interacting with people
• Someone creative, resilient, and passionate about making a difference
• Someone sensitive to the needs of the elderly

Working hours

Working hours are part-time or full-time with set shifts, including weekdays and weekends.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use inclusive, gender-neutral language and focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support; and our teams.

Apply Today!

If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) following acceptance of an offer.