Kitchen Assistant | Elderly Care Home | Worthing

Kitchen Assistant – St George’s Lodge, Worthing

Salary: £13.45 per hour + Weekend Enhancement
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Hours: 16.5 hours per week (Monday–Wednesday, 08:30–14:00)
Contract: Part-time opportunity – ideal for work-life balance

Looking for a rewarding kitchen role where you can make a real difference?

Join SDR Group as a Kitchen Assistant at St George’s Lodge, a friendly residential care home where every meal you help prepare contributes to the wellbeing and comfort of our residents.

About St George’s Lodge

St George’s Lodge is a warm and welcoming 26-bed residential care home in Worthing, providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people.

As a small, close-knit home, we focus on building meaningful relationships with residents and creating a safe, calm, and homely environment where everyone feels valued and cared for.

We are part of SDR Group, a family-owned provider guided by strong values in everything we do:

Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, Responsibility

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and caring Kitchen Assistant to join our supportive team.

No previous care home kitchen experience is required. What matters most is a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and pride in delivering high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with basic food preparation and meal service


• Supporting residents with dietary requirements, including modified meals


• Serving meals with care and attention


• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen


• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment


• Receiving and storing deliveries correctly


• Following food safety, infection control, and health & safety procedures


• Working as part of a friendly and supportive team

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly, reliable, and positive attitude


• Enjoys working as part of a team


• Takes pride in cleanliness and organisation


• Caring and respectful approach to older people


• Willingness to learn and develop within the role

What We Offer

• Paid training and full induction


• Ongoing learning and development opportunities


• Supportive management and team environment


• Holiday entitlement (pro-rata, including bank holidays)


• Pension scheme (if eligible)


• Employee referral bonus scheme – up to £500 (T&Cs apply)

Important Information

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

Enhanced DBS check required following offer.

Apply Today

Email: [email protected] Call: 07484 482896 - No CV required — get in touch today.

Closing date: 6th July. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy sooner if suitable candidates are found.