Compassionate Kitchen Assistant (28h) — Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ ret

Training & career progression

GP & counselling 24/7

Life Assurance

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Amherst Court in Chatham to support meal preparation, service and kitchen hygiene. The role is part-time, 28 hours per week, with an hourly rate in the £12.75–£12.95 range.

The post includes DBS check, uniform, and flexible patterns to suit applicants. The successful candidate will work as part of a caring team in a residential care setting, ensuring safe food handling and compliance with health and safety training.

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

Food hygiene

Job description

Avante Care & Support Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Amherst Court in Chatham to support meal preparation, service and kitchen hygiene. The role is part-time, 28 hours per week, with an hourly rate in the £12.75–£12.95 range.

The post includes DBS check, uniform, and flexible patterns to suit applicants. The successful candidate will work as part of a caring team in a residential care setting, ensuring safe food handling and compliance with health and safety training.