Kitchen Assistant
Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Tarring, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £12.7 Hourly
Part-Time
Kitchen Assistant
£12.71 per hour plus company benefits
Bank Contract
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
We are looking for Kitchen Assistants to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and ad hoc sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked.
The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.
Main Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.Person Specification
Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
£12.71 per hour plus company benefits
Bank Contract
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
We are looking for Kitchen Assistants to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and ad hoc sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked.
The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.
Main Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.Person Specification
Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
Reference: 225269102
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Kitchen Assistant
Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Tarring, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£12.7 - £12.7 Hourly
Part-Time
Kitchen Assistant
£12.71 per hour plus company benefits
Bank Contract
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
We are looking for Kitchen Assistants to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and ad hoc sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked.
The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.
Main Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.Person Specification
Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
£12.71 per hour plus company benefits
Bank Contract
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
We are looking for Kitchen Assistants to work on an 'as and when' basis to cover annual leave and ad hoc sickness. Rotas are planned in advance so you will be given notice of the days/weeks to be worked.
The Kitchen Assistant supports all catering functions within the Cinnamon home and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering staff ensures that all kitchen services are efficient and that the required Health & Safety measures are adhered to within the department. The Kitchen Assistant assists with all the working areas within the homes kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation, washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen area.
Main Responsibilities
Support the Head Chef, Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance with agreed mealtimes.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas at all times, in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
Prepare special diet meals as needed and as directed by the Head Chef.
Provide feedback to the Head Chef and Chef on complaints from residents or others on the functioning of the catering department. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the Head Chef or in the Head Chef’s absence to the Chef.
Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.Person Specification
Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
Reference: 225269102
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