Kitchen Assistant – Care Home (Eastbourne)

About the role

As a Kitchen Assistant in a Barchester care home, you will help deliver high‑quality meals and hospitality that support residents' wellbeing. You will work alongside a dedicated team to ensure a nutritious and enjoyable dining experience for every resident.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Support the service of meals, ensuring timely delivery to residents.
• Help with stock control, receiving deliveries and storing food safely.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a pleasant dining environment.

Required profile

• Reliable, considerate and caring attitude.
• Willingness to follow food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a care‑home setting.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or care setting is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• Basic food preparation techniques.
• Understanding of kitchen hygiene standards.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.21.
• Free training and development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing and support tools.
• Retail discounts, referral bonuses and employee recognition schemes.
• Long‑service awards and other sector‑leading benefits.