Kitchen Assistant - Relief - Northbourne Court

# Kitchen Assistant - Relief - Northbourne Court Job Introduction Join Our Caring Team as a Kitchen Assistant! Location: Northbourne Court Pay: £12.75 - £12.95 Hours: Relief About Northbourne Court Northbourne 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 Doing Prep fresh ingredients - fruits, vegetables, and more Assist with meal preparation and support our Cook/Head Chef Serve meals and ensure mealtimes are enjoyable for residents Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe, and hygienic Follow food hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards every day Help plan menus with input from residents Ensure 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 attitude Experience 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 Information All 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. Apply+ Leaflet OpenStreetMap contributors Kitchen Assistant - Relief - Northbourne Court Salary £12.75 Frequency Hourly Job Reference avantecare/TP/16125/851 Contract Type Relief/ Bank/ Casual Closing Date 8 July, 2026 Job Category Front line operations Service/ Department Residential Care Location Sidcup, United Kingdom Posted on 8 June, 2026