Kitchen Assistant - Relief - Weybourne, Abbey wood

Avante Care & Support Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Training & career progression

24/7 GP & counselling

Life Assurance

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd. is seeking a Relief Kitchen Assistant for Weybourne in Abbey Wood. Join our team to support meal preparation and serve residents in a caring, community-focused environment.

You'll help prepare vegetables and fruits, set tables, clean up, and maintain high hygiene standards in line with health and safety regulations. Training and DBS checks are provided, with flexible patterns and opportunities for progression.

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

Team player

Caring attitude

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Relief Kitchen Assistant - Weybourne, Abbey Wood

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 Weybourne in Abbey Wood.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.