Kitchen Assistant (HC-One)
Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom.
About The Role
Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Flexible working is required.
As a Kitchen Assistant at HC‑One, you’ll bring kindness and care to every task, from preparing nutritious meals to supporting residents with dietary needs. You’ll maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and work collaboratively with the culinary team.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
* Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner.
* Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces.
* Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.).
* Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are properly stored.
* Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment.
* Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless.
Qualifications & Skills
* Some kitchen experience and a passion for helping others.
* NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to work toward it.
* Strong organisational skills, keen eye for detail and the ability to follow recipes accurately.
* Patience, respect and genuine kindness in all interactions with residents and co‑workers.
* Knowledge of safeguarding principles and the ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect.
* Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Benefits
* Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
* Paid enhanced DBS/PVG check.
* Free uniform and full training.
* Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more.
* Company pension scheme.
* 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
* Group life assurance cover.
* Wagestream – flexible access to pay.
* Award‑winning learning and development programmes.
* GP online consultations for you and eligible family members.
* Employee Assistance Programme – independent support 24/7.
* Colleague discounts across 1600+ partners.
* Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
* Referral bonus up to £1,000.
About HC-One
* Kindness is at the core of everything we do.
* We champion inclusivity and diverse workplaces.
* We invest in your personal and professional growth through clear career pathways and postgraduate programmes.
We only consider applications from individuals who have full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered and applications from those on a time‑limited visa will not be progressed.
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