Our kitchen team at Haywood Lodge care home is a vital part of the care home life, and the Kitchen Assistant supports the Cook in planning and preparing a variety of appealing, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' preferences, requests, and dietary needs. The role involves ensuring that the dining experience exceeds residents' expectations at every mealtime and maintaining our high standards in our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it is a core belief that caring for people involves caring about what matters most to them, enabling us to support them to lead their best possible lives.
To provide the kindest care, every team member demonstrates and supports five key qualities known as Kindness the HC-One Way:
We are curious, asking questions and seeking understanding.
We are compassionate, walking in others' shoes.
We are creative and practical, using imagination to make things happen.
We are courageous in supporting residents' independence and well-being.
And we are dependable, someone you can always count on.
We promote inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and authentic. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from each other and better serve our communities.
Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care, and we support their professional and personal growth through clear career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. We invest in our staff with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be trained to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to act on concerns. Additional training will be provided as needed.
We offer comprehensive training and a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:
* Higher than average pay rates
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Life assurance
* Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Learning from experienced colleagues
* Access to over 1600 high street discounts
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
* Purpose-built luxury working environment
* Free onsite parking and nearby public transport
* Refer a friend scheme
We aim for a quick onboarding process so you can start your journey with us promptly. We are committed to inclusive practices and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.
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