Kitchen Assistant


Company:	Oakland Care Ltd
Salary:	£13.20 per hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gillingham Kent, ME8 0SW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us!

offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

We offer

all team members 1 free meal per shift.

Enhanced Bank

Holiday pay.

Increased

Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or

more, get extra annual leave.

Cycle to

Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your

health at the same time.

Milestone

Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that

special birthday.

Company

sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement.

(subject to length of service)

Refer a

Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all

permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).

Recognition

and staff appreciation initiatives.

Long

service awards.

And

much more……….

Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days - Includes Weekends

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with

us:

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and the you will contribute towards

this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils

are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of

a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the

preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development

opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different

experiences.

What do you need to succeed:

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an

advantage however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you to succeed

in your new role.

“Our

mission” is to

provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone

is part of our family.

Family

Integrity

Respect

Exceptional

Sustainable

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If you’re

ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply

today!

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