At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in maintaining a quality kitchen and catering service for residents.
- Company: Family-owned care home company with a focus on resident comfort.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, subsidised staff food, paid breaks, and free uniform.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with opportunities for training and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives while gaining valuable kitchen experience.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 26500 - 27500 £ per year.
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. 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 our specialist dementia and nursing home Eastridge Manor in Bolney, Nr Haywards Heath.
Hours: 16 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday 7am - 3pm
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 £12.76 Weekdays and £13.40 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.
Weekend Kitchen Assistant - Eastridge Manor employer: South Coast Nursing Home
South Coast Nursing Homes is an exceptional employer that prioritises both resident care and employee development. Located in the beautiful coastal area of Worthing, we offer a supportive work culture with industry-leading training, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including paid breaks and a contributory pension. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while enjoying opportunities for personal and career growth in a family-owned environment.
