Caring Kitchen Assistant – Flexible Hours & Training

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

DBS & uniform

Flexible shifts

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Training & progression

GP & counselling access

Life assurance

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd. in Chatham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Amherst Court. The role covers food preparation, setting tables, serving meals and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a residential care setting.

The position offers hourly pay of £12.75–£12.95, with relief/bank/casual contracts and flexible patterns. DBS check, uniform, pension contributions, and staff benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with a passion for cooking.
• A team player with a caring attitude towards older people.
• Experience in food hygiene and knowledge of safety regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, fruits, and assist with meal preparation.
• Set tables, serve meals, and assist with clean-up.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, and maintain hygiene standards.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean and food is prepared safely.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and attend relevant training.

Skills

Cooking enthusiasm

Team player

Food hygiene experience

Job description

Avante Care & Support Ltd. in Chatham is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Amherst Court. The role covers food preparation, setting tables, serving meals and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a residential care setting.

The position offers hourly pay of £12.75–£12.95, with relief/bank/casual contracts and flexible patterns. DBS check, uniform, pension contributions, and staff benefits are provided.