Kitchen Assistant / Cook

Adecco • Eastbourne, East Sussex • Posted July 09, 2026

Position Overview

Temporary Cook - Children's Home (6-Week Contract)

Location: The Bungalow Children's Home, Sorrel Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8BH
Contract: Temporary (6 Weeks)
Hours: To be discussed

Job Purpose

To prepare, cook, and serve nutritious main meals for children and staff within a residential children's home supporting children with complex needs. The role involves maintaining high standards of food hygiene, managing kitchen supplies, ordering ingredients and stock online, and ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe, and compliant with cleaning schedules and food safety regulations.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in a cooking or catering role.
Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards.
Experience ordering stock and managing food supplies.
Ability to work independently and manage kitchen duties effectively.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and ...