Job Introduction
🍽️ Bring Joy to Mealtimes!
Join Us as a Kitchen Assistant at Parkview, Bexleyheath
At Avante Care & Support, we’re more than just a well-established charity — we’re a community dedicated to enriching the lives of over 1,000 older adults across our nursing and dementia care homes. Every meal we serve is an opportunity to nourish, comfort, and brighten someone’s day… and you could be part of that.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team at Parkview in Bexleyheath — someone who loves being in the heart of the home and takes pride in creating warm, welcoming mealtime experiences.
🍴 What You’ll Be Doing:
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Preparing vegetables, fruits, and supporting our cooks with meal prep
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Setting tables, serving meals, and ensuring residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience
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Cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils while maintaining top hygiene standards
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Keeping kitchen areas spotless and ensuring food is prepared safely
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Following health & safety regulations and attending essential training
🌟 What We’re Looking For:
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A positive, enthusiastic individual with a passion for food
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A team player with a caring, compassionate approach towards older people
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Food hygiene experience or knowledge of safety regulations (bonus!)
✨ Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Competitive pay
- Free DBS check
- Pension contributions
- Free uniform
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Training & development opportunities
- 24/7 access to virtual GPs and counselling support
- Employee of the Month & Sparkle Awards
- Flexible working patterns
- Discounts at over 800 retailers
- A warm, friendly, supportive team environment
All positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure following a successful application. Applications are reviewed individually in line with our organisational policies.
We proudly operate as an Equal Opportunities Employer.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview. Due to the number of applications, we’re unable to contact those not selected at the shortlisting stage — but we truly appreciate your interest in joining Avante Care & Support.