Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts

Training & career progression

GP & counselling 24/7

Life Assurance

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Amherst Court, Chatham. You will help prepare meals, set tables, serve residents and assist with cleaning and hygiene in a care-home environment.

Experience with food hygiene is a plus; you will work as part of a compassionate team dedicated to supporting older adults in residential care. Regular DBS checks and uniforms are provided, with flexible shifts and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with a passion for cooking.
• Experience or interest in food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Caring attitude towards older people and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for cooking

Team player

Food hygiene

Care for older people

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 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+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham* **Salary** £12.75-£12.95* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/107/1013* **Contract Type** Relief/ Bank/ Casual* **Closing Date** 24 October, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 24 September, 2026