Kitchen Assistant
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Kitchen Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Springwood Corner Care Home in Kent. This permanent, full-time role offers £12.75 per hour and involves food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting residents' meals.
Job Summary
Shift details to be discussed at interview with head chef. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we support the people who care for our residents. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Kitchen Assistant at Springwood Corner Care Home in Kent.
Main Duties of the Job
- Support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment for safe production of beverages and meals.
- Understand principles of safe food handling to maintain highest standards of hygiene.
- Contribute fully to team working, respond positively to colleagues, and action all reasonable work instructions promptly.
- Advise on supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks.
- Act accordingly towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together', [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides exceptional care across over 100 homes.
Details
- Date posted: 06 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.75 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1498759805
- Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Gravesend, DA12 5AL
Job Description
Package Description: Shift details to be discussed at interview with head chef. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we support our teams. Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is to support the catering function in food preparation and maintain a clean environment. Responsibilities include: understanding safe food handling, contributing to teamwork, advising on supply and quality, and acting with respect towards residents.
ABOUT YOU: To be successful, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Our ideal candidate must: hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene, have knowledge of Health and Safety (Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, COSHH), be an efficient worker capable of sustained physical effort, demonstrate initiative and teamwork, and exhibit a caring attitude.
ABOUT AVERY: At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We offer exceptional care across over 100 homes. This role requires a DBS Disclosure check (cost met by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and knowledge of Health and Safety (Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, COSHH).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS check will be required.
Employer Details
- Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Gravesend, DA12 5AL
- Employer's website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/
Employer Contact Details
- For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]