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

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

# 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/21342/1084* **Contract Type** Relief/ Bank/ Casual* **Closing Date** 30 November, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 28 October, 2026