Kitchen Assistant - Bridge Haven

# Kitchen Assistant - Bridge Haven## Job Introduction
** Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant!
** At Avante Care & Support, we’re a dedicated Registered Charity committed to enhancing the lives of over 1,000 older people through our care homes and home care services. As a well-established not-for-profit, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate care and support.

We are looking for a
** Part-Time Kitchen Assistant
** to join our team at
** Bridge Haven**, our residential care home in Canterbury, Kent.
*
* What You’ll Do:

*** Prepare vegetables, fruits, and other food items.
* Assist in laying tables, serving food, and cleaning up after meals.
* Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
* Ensure food is prepared in safe, sanitary conditions.
* Support in menu planning, ensuring meals are nutritious and tailored to residents' needs.
* Comply with Health and Safety regulations to maintain a safe environment for both staff and residents.
*
* What We’re Looking For:

*** A caring and understanding approach to the needs of older people.
* Enthusiasm for cooking and working as part of a team.
* Desirable: A City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in catering, experience with cultural dietary needs, or an Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene.
* ** Highly competitive pay
** and benefits.
* ** Free DBS check
** and uniform.
* ** Pension contributions
** for your future.
* ** Refer a Friend
** bonus scheme.
* ** Training & Development
** to grow your skills.
* ** 24/7 Well-being support
** including virtual GPs and counselling.
* ** Flexible working patterns
** to suit your lifestyle.
* ** Discounts at 800+ retailers
** to save on everyday essentials.
* ** Life Insurance
*** A friendly, supportive team environment.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an interview. Please note, we can only respond to candidates selected for interview. Thank you for considering a career with Avante Care & Support.
* We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.*### Kitchen Assistant - Bridge Haven
* ** Salary**   £12.25 - £12.25
* ** Frequency
* * Hourly
* ** Job Reference
** avantecare/TP/16125/736
* ** Contract Type
** Part Time
* ** Closing Date
** 25 March, 2026
* ** Job Category
** Front line operations
* ** Service/ Department
** Residential Care
* ** Location
* * Bridge Haven, Canterbury, Kent , United Kingdom
* ** Posted on
** 11 March, 2026
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