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Kitchen Assistant
Avante Care & Support Ltd
Snodland
On-site
GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000
Part time
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Job summary
A dedicated care organization is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant for their Pilgrims View Care Home in Snodland. Tasks include preparing fresh ingredients and serving meals while maintaining a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a catering qualification and a passion for food and people. Competitive pay and various benefits, including training and exclusive staff discounts, are offered. If you care about making a difference, apply now!
Benefits
Qualifications
- You should have a kind, understanding nature when working with older people.
- Enthusiasm for food and a willingness to learn is essential.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and cultural diets is important.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fresh ingredients for meals.
- Help serve meals, ensuring a welcoming experience.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen and dining areas.
Skills
Education
Join the Avante Care Family – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Kitchen Assistant - 12 hours – Pilgrims View Care Home, Snodland, Kent
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
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
- ✅ 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.
Join us to make a real difference in residents' lives. Apply now via our online career's portal.
Closes: 19 February 2026
(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.
- Salary 12.45
- Frequency Hourly
- Job Reference avantecare/TP/107/665
- Contract Type Part Time
- Closing Date 19 February, 2026
- Job Category Front line operations
- Service/ Department Residential Care
- Location Pilgrims View, 19 Roberts Rd, Snodland , United Kingdom
