Job Introduction Join the Avante Care Family – Make a Real Difference Every Day! Kitchen Assistant - 29 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. What You'll Be Doing 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 Essential 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 Desirable 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 Life Assurance 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. (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. Apply