Kitchen Assistant - Fixed Term until Oct 2026 - Chaucer House

Avante Care & Support; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care charity in Canterbury is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for a fixed-term contract. The role involves food preparation, serving meals, and ensuring the kitchen's hygiene. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, a caring nature, and preferably some catering qualifications. Join to make a real difference every day in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

FREE DBS check & uniform

Flexible working patterns

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts

Training & career progression opportunities

24/7 access to GP & counselling

Employee recognition awards

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• A kind, understanding nature – you’ll be working closely with older people.
• Enthusiasm for food and a willingness to learn.
• A true team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepping fresh ingredients – fruits, veggies, and more.
• Helping serve meals and ensuring mealtimes are a warm, welcoming experience.
• Keeping the kitchen and dining areas spotless and safe.
• Supporting our Cook with meal planning, guided by the needs and preferences of our residents.
• Championing hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards every day.

Skills

Kind and understanding nature

Enthusiasm for food

Team player

Education

City & Guilds or similar catering qualification

Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

Overview

Join the Avante Care Family – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Fixed Term Contract until October 2026 - Kitchen Assistant for Maternity Cover - 36 hours per week – Chaucer House Care Home, Canterbury, Kent

Avante Care & Support, we’re more than a care provider – we’re a passionate not-for-profit charity supporting over 1,000 older people across Kent. Whether it’s through our welcoming care homes or dedicated home care services, our mission is simple: to make lives better.

We’re proud of our skilled, compassionate teams – and now, we’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to bring their energy and heart to Chaucer House, our residential care home in Canterbury.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepping fresh ingredients – fruits, veggies, and more
• Helping serve meals and ensuring mealtimes are a warm, welcoming experience
• Keeping the kitchen and dining areas spotless and safe
• Supporting our Cook with meal planning, guided by the needs and preferences of our residents
• Championing hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards every day

Essential

What We’re Looking For:

• A kind, understanding nature – you’ll be working closely with older people
• Enthusiasm for food and a willingness to learn
• A true team player

Desirable

• City & Guilds or similar catering qualification
• Knowledge of food hygiene, cultural diets, and nutrition
• Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene

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

About Applications

If you’ve got a passion for food and people, and want a job where you go home each day knowing you’ve made a difference — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our online career's portal.

Closing Date: 08 October 2025

(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.

Thank you for considering Avante Care & Support! Together, let’s create a caring environment for those who need it most.