Second Chef - Bexhill-on-sea

Care Concern Group; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashridge Court Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe kitchen environment. This hands-on role helps meals be prepared efficiently and to a high standard in a well organised setting.

You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation while working closely with the Chef and wider team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high quality meals in a clean, safe, well organised kitchen environment.
• Hands on role contributing to efficient meal preparation and high standards.
• Support food preparation and maintain cleanliness across the kitchen.
• Assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation.
• Work closely with the Chef and wider team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely.
• Contribute to a consistent routine and a supportive, well organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organisation

Food safety basics

Teamwork & independence

Communication skills

Kitchen experience (beneficial)

Job description

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality meals within a clean, safe and well organised kitchen environment. This is a hands on role where your contribution helps ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to a high standard. You will support food preparation, maintain cleanliness across the kitchen and assist with deliveries, storage and stock organisation. Working closely with the Chef and wider team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and safely at all times. This role offers a consistent routine and the opportunity to build or develop your experience within a supportive and well organised kitchen environment.

• A positive and reliable approach
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential

Ashridge Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.