Kitchen Assistant - Pilgrims View

Avante Care & Support Ltd.; Snodland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Avante Care & Support is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Pilgrims View Care Home in Snodland. The role involves meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring a welcoming experience for residents. A catering qualification and a passion for working with older people are essential.

Benefits

Free DBS check & uniform

Pension contributions

Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers

Training & career progression opportunities

24/7 access to GP & counselling

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Catering qualification required.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and cultural diets necessary.
• Interpersonal skills for working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Prepping fresh ingredients for meals.
• Serving meals and ensuring a welcoming experience.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety in the kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Team Player

Understanding Nature

Enthusiasm for Food

Education

City & Guilds or similar catering qualification

Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

Join the Avante Care Family – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Kitchen Assistant – Pilgrims View Care Home, Snodland, Kent
Part of a Charity That Cares

At 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 Pilgrims View, our residential care home in Snodland.

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

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

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

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 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.

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