Kitchen Assistant | Elderly Care Home | Worthing, West Sussex

Kitchen Assistant – St George’s Lodge Care Home, Worthing

Salary: £13.45 per hour + weekend enhancements
Hours: 16.5 hours per week (Monday - Wednesday 8:30 - 14:00) | Permanent contract
No late-night shifts

Kitchen Assistant – A Role Where Your Work Matters

Looking for a kitchen role where what you do every day makes a real difference?

St George’s Lodge is a welcoming 26-bed residential care home in Worthing, part of SDR Group, a family-owned care provider, where mealtimes play an important role in bringing comfort, enjoyment, and a true sense of home to our residents.

We are looking for a reliable, caring and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our small and friendly kitchen team.

As a 26-bed residential care home, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, family-style environment where residents are known as individuals and staff are genuinely valued.

Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential – full training will be provided.

About the Role

As Kitchen Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the kitchen, helping to prepare and serve meals that are nutritious, well-presented, and enjoyable for residents.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety while contributing to a positive dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and serving of meals
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
• Washing up and general kitchen duties
• Ensuring food is stored safely and correctly
• Following food safety and infection control procedures
• Working closely as part of a small, supportive kitchen team
• Helping create a positive and welcoming mealtime experience for residents

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

✔ Reliable, positive, and caring
✔ A good team player with a flexible attitude
✔ Able to follow hygiene and food safety standards
✔ Respectful and compassionate towards older people

Why Join Us?

• Full paid training and structured induction
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Clear progression opportunities within the organisation
• Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• Company sick pay (post-probation)
• Employee referral bonus (£200 on joining + £300 after 1 year)
• Consistent team structure and supportive leadership

We are guided by our values:

Kindness | Dignity & Respect | Calmness | Creativity | ResponsibilityThese values shape how we support residents and how we work together as a team.

Apply Today

📧 careers@sdrgroup.co.uk 📞 07484 482896 No CV required – just get in touch for an informal chat.

Important Information

These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 6th July 2026

Early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified.