Kitchen Assistant - Malling Grange

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve meals, keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, and ensure residents enjoy a safe and nutritious dining experience.

You’ll work in a brand-new luxury care home opening Autumn 2026, with full training provided and a supportive team culture focused on resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• As Kitchen Assistant, you will support mealtime services and maintain safe food handling.
• Team player with a positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prep fresh ingredients for meals and assist with meal preparation.
• Serve meals and ensure residents enjoy mealtimes.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and hygienic.
• Follow food hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards daily.
• Help plan menus with input from residents.
• Support care goals in line with Eden Alternative Philosophy.

Education

Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

Join Our Caring Team as a Kitchen Assistant!

Location:Malling GrangePay:£12.75 - £12.95

Hours: Part time

Hours: Part time

Interviews in September | Start in October 2026

Please note: Whilst Malling Grange is being prepared for opening, successful applicants will initially work at Pilgrims View, 19 Roberts Road, Snodland, ME6 5HL, before transferring to Malling Grange when the home opens.

Join the opening team at Malling Grange, our brand-new luxury care home opening in Autumn 2026.

Designed around luxurious interiors and modern care technology, Malling Grange will offer spacious en-suite bedrooms, elegant lounges, a café/bistro, cinema, hair salon, landscaped gardens, wellbeing spaces and four individually themed care suites.

As a Care & Support Assistant, you'll help residents live happy, fulfilling lives by providing compassionate care, promoting independence, supporting wellbeing and creating meaningful connections every day.

No previous care experience? No problem. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Make Every Meal Count!

At Avante Care & Support, mealtimes are about more than food—they’re moments of comfort, connection, and joy. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help create delicious, nutritious meals that brighten residents’ days while supporting a warm, welcoming dining experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prep fresh ingredients – fruits, vegetables, and more
• Assist with meal preparation and support our Cook/Head Chef
• Serve meals and ensure mealtimes are enjoyable for residents
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and hygienic
• Follow food hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards every day
• Help plan menus with input from residents
• Ensure high standards of care in line with Avante’s Eden Alternative Philosophy

About You

• Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene (essential)
• Team player with a positive, flexible attitude
• Experience in a similar role and/or City & Guilds qualification (desirable)
• Passion for making meals that bring joy to others

Why People Love Working With Us

Competitive pay

Enhanced rate of pay for Level 2 qualification

Free DBS check and uniform

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Staff recognition schemes

Discounts at 800+ retailers

Additional Information

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.