# Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham## Job Introduction**Kitchen Assistant - Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham ME4 6LU**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 Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham ME4 6LU****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 Life Assurance **Ready to make a real impact? 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.*Apply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham* **Salary** £12.75-£12.95* **Frequency** Hourly* **Job Reference** avantecare/TP/107/1013* **Contract Type** Relief/ Bank/ Casual* **Closing Date** 24 October, 2026* **Job Category** Front line operations* **Service/ Department** Residential Care* **Location** Amherst court, Palmerston Rd, Chatham , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 24 September, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kitchen Assistant - Amherst Court, Chatham employer: Avante Care & Support Ltd.
At Avante Care & Support, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment at our Barnes Lodge location in Tonbridge Wells. With competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and numerous training and development opportunities, we ensure our Home Administrators can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Join us to be part of a caring community that values your contributions and promotes employee well-being through various benefits and recognition programs.
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Avante Care & Support Ltd. Recruitment Team
