Relief Kitchen Assistant in Eastbourne

Are you an enthusiastic and committed person who is passionate about providing nutritious and tasty meals? Then being part of Milton Grange Kitchen team could be the job for you.

As a part of the kitchen team, you will lead the way in providing a healthy meals and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. You will be responsible for assisting in meal preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen environment and undertaking routine checks.

This is a crucial role in ensuring the people that use our service have their dietary and nutritional needs met.

The kitchen team provide meals for people that are accessing reablement in our 37 intermediate care beds and people that attend the day centre for social stimulation.

We are looking for candidates who are:

1. Ability to understand instruction manuals and Health and Safety guidance.
2. Ability to prepare hot drinks.
3. Ability to serve, prepare and assist with cooking under supervision of the cook.
4. Ability to carry out kitchen cleaning to a high standard.
5. Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will be held at Milton Grange. Milton Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1SL

All interviews will be in person and held within two weeks of the advert closing

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See ourpriority status page for details.

This role will provide you the opportunity to develop new skills and learn about meeting the nutritional needs of older people.

All applicants are welcome to drop by should they want to know more about our service or require additional support applying for the role or alternatively call Tracey Saunders on 01323 463984.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

“It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well. Heather, Specialist Contract Manager”

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