Kitchen Assistant - Relief - Weybourne, Abbey wood

Avante Care & Support Ltd.; Ponsonby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Flexible shifts

Pension contributions

Staff discounts

Training & career progression

GP & counselling access

Employee recognition awards

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd. in Weybourne, Abbey Wood invites applications for a relief Kitchen Assistant to join our residential care team.

You will help prepare vegetables and fruit, assist with meal service, set up, serve and clear away, and ensure cleanliness and food safety. We offer flexible shifts, DBS check paid, uniform provided, pension contributions, staff discounts, training and career progression, and access to GP and counselling.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with a passion for cooking.
• Team player with a caring attitude toward 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

Cooking passion

Team player

Food hygiene

Job description

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Kitchen Assistant - Relief - Weybourne, Abbey wood

Job Reference avantecare/TP/21342/958

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Relief/ Bank/ Casual

Location:

Weybourne, Abbey Wood

Closing Date:

02/10/2026

Job Category:

Service/ Department:

Residential Care

Job Introduction

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.

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

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.