Kitchen Assistant - The Poets

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 The Poets in Worthing

Hours - Full Time

Reporting into the Head Chef, the purpose of this role is to assist in maintaining a quality Kitchen and catering service for our residents

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 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 vegetables 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.