Location: BN27 3AL, Hailsham, East Sussex, South East, UKClosing date:31/12/2025Hours Per Week:Bank Hours AvailableAt Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something Extra Special, Every Day. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals.As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen.Joining us at Abbots Wood Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.We offer our colleagues:Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC ratingWorkplace pensionA supportive and collaborative working environmentOpportunities for professional development and trainingAccess to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platformFree onsite parking availableUnlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing servicesWhat you'll be doingSupporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residentsPlan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirementsTo ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always usedManage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in placeTo maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checksCould you be part of our team?About You:Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment.Committed to customer care and first-class service provisionKnowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulationsEmpathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residentsAbility to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environmentTo share our values and demonstrate them at all times. Can-Do flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differentlyIf this sounds like you and youre looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.Join us at Hailsham's most stunning care homeAbbots Wood Manor is a luxurious care home in Hailsham, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes
offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house
where we screen classic films
to the on-site luxury spa
offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies
everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.Hamberley PeopleWe respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!TPBN1_UKTJ