Kitchen Assistant - Care Home in Sidcup

✨ Join Our Caring Team as a Kitchen Assistant! ✨ Location: Northbourne Court, Sidcup   Pay: £12.75 - £12.95 Hours: Relief  About Northbourne CourtNorthbourne Court is a welcoming residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred support for older people in a warm and homely environment. Part of Avante Care & Support, the home is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with compassionate staff who take pride in delivering tailored care that helps residents feel safe, valued, and truly at home. Make Every Meal Count! At Avante Care & Support, mealtimes are about more than food—they’re moments of comfort, connection, and joy. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll help create delicious, nutritious meals that brighten residents’ days while supporting a warm, welcoming dining experience. What You’ll Be DoingPrep fresh ingredients – fruits, vegetables, and moreAssist with meal preparation and support our Cook/Head ChefServe meals and ensure mealtimes are enjoyable for residentsKeep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and hygienicFollow food hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards every dayHelp plan menus with input from residentsEnsure high standards of care in line with Avante’s Eden Alternative Philosophy  About You Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene (essential)Team player with a positive, flexible attitudeExperience in a similar role and/or City & Guilds qualification (desirable)Passion for making meals that bring joy to others Why People Love Working With Us✅ Competitive pay✅ Enhanced rate of pay for Level 2 qualification ✅ Free DBS check and uniform✅ Flexible working arrangements✅ Pension scheme✅ Training and development opportunities✅ 24/7 GP and wellbeing support✅ Staff recognition schemes✅ Discounts at 800+ retailers Additional InformationAll roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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