Kitchen Assistant (Elderly Care) | Patcham, Brighton | Part time

Kitchen Assistant - Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton

£13.45 per hour + Weekend Enhancements | Permanent Contract | 31.5 hours per week

Join Our Friendly Nursing Home Kitchen Team

Patcham Nursing Home is looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly kitchen team in Brighton.

We are a 30-bed family-run nursing home, where residents receive personalised care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our kitchen team is an important part of creating a homely atmosphere, helping to provide nutritious meals and enjoyable dining experiences for our residents.

At Patcham Nursing Home, mealtimes are about much more than food - they are opportunities for comfort, conversation, and maintaining residents’ routines and independence.

If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and want to make a difference to residents’ everyday lives, we would love to hear from you.

About the Kitchen Assistant Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the kitchen while helping prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents and staff.

Previous kitchen experience is essential. What matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine desire to support older people.

Full training and support will be provided.

Role Details

• £13.45 per hour
• Weekend enhancements paid
• Permanent contract
• 31.5 hours per week 9am - 6pm (Week 1) Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri - (Week 2) Mon, Sat, Sun

Kitchen Assistant Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and meal service
• Support residents’ dietary requirements, including modified diets
• Help maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment
• Assist with deliveries and stock storage
• Follow food safety, health and safety, and infection control procedures
• Support the cook and wider kitchen team
• Help create a positive dining experience for residents

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, reliable, and approachable
• Positive and willing to learn
• A good team player
• Organised and hardworking
• Comfortable working in a care home environment
• Sensitive to the needs of older people

Experience

• Previous kitchen, catering, or hospitality experience is beneficial
• Care home or healthcare experience is desirable but not required
• A willingness to learn and follow food safety standards is important

What We Offer

• What We Offer
• Competitive hourly rates plus weekend pay enhancements
• Paid training and induction
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Employee referral bonus scheme:- £200 on joining, £300 after 1 year service (T&Cs apply)

Our Values

At SDR Care, we live by:

Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility.

These values guide everything we do - from the care we provide to the meals we serve.

Important Information

This role is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK throughout employment.

An enhanced DBS check will be required following a successful interview.

Apply Today

Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk or call Call: 07484 482896

No CV required — simply get in touch for an informal chat today.

Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.