Kitchen Assistant - Care Home

Kitchen Assistant – Care Home (Permanent) via Supportive Bridge Staffing

Job Overview

• Position: Kitchen Assistant - Care Home (Permanent, Full-Time)

• Location: Wakehurst Hall Care Home, Haywards Heath, RH16 4AB

• Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour

• Contract Hours: 40.00 hours per week

• Shift Pattern: Days

• Posted Date: 16 September 2026 | Closing Date: 1 January 2027

• Recruited via: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency in partnership with Barchester Healthcare

About the Role

As a permanent Kitchen Assistant at Wakehurst Hall, you will help provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support.

A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to resident wellbeing. In this role, you will assist with food preparation, maintain high hygiene standards, and help create a fulfilling dining experience. Your impact extends beyond the kitchen, giving you wonderful opportunities to build relationships with residents and enhance their daily hospitality experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking support, and kitchen operations.

• Maintain rigorous standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.

• Support the catering team in delivering exceptional, person-centred dining experiences.

• Interact warmly with residents, building positive relationships and noting individual preferences.

• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team on a permanent full-time contract.

What We Are Looking For

• Values: Reliable, considerate, caring, and attentive to detail.

• Experience: Formal qualifications are not necessary; any similar background in a commercial or care kitchen is useful, but a great attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most!

• Commitment: Available for a permanent full-time contract of 40 hours per week.

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Competitive Pay: Earn a dependable rate of £13.21 per hour on a permanent contract.

• Training & Development: Comprehensive free learning, professional development, and career progression support.

• Perks & Recognition: Wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, 'Refer a Friend' bonuses, 'Employee of the Month' awards, and Long Service Awards.