Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham

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

# Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham## Job Introduction**Kitchen Assistant - Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham ME4 6LU**Avante Care & Support is a well-established charity, enhancing the lives of over 1,000 older adults through our nursing and dementia care homes. **We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant 28 Hours to join our team at Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham ME4 6LU****Key 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.**What We’re Looking For:*** 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.Why Join Us? Competitive pay FREE DBS check & uniform Flexible working patterns Pension contributions Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers Training & career progression opportunities 24/7 access to GP & counselling Employee recognition awards Life Assurance **Ready to make a real impact? Apply today!**Join us to make a real difference in residents' lives. Apply now via our online career's portal. *(All roles subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.)**Please note: If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We regret to inform you that due to the high volumes of applicants, we do not write to candidates who are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.**In the meantime, we would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in Avante Care & Support.*Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham* **Salary** £12.75-£12.95* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/20325/1102* **Contract Type** Part Time* **Closing Date** 5 December, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 5 November, 2026Apply