Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality care through food. You'll help prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals that support the health and wellbeing of our Residents, many of whom have specific dietary needs.
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
* Teaching new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment
* Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless, even after a busy lunch rush
Everything you do will reflect your care for the Residents, keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind.
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant. HC-One will invest in your growth and provide additional support and benefits.
Requirements & Safeguarding
* Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
* NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to work towards it
* Strong organisational skills, keen eye for detail, ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
* Patience, respect and genuine kindness in every interaction with Residents and co-workers
* Safeguarding: ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise; all colleagues must attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training
* Ability to seek appropriate advice and escalate concerns when action is not taken
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is a way of life. We believe caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, to help them live their best lives. We champion five key qualities—Kindness the HC-One Way:
* We are curious
* We are compassionate
* We are creative
* We are courageous
* We are dependable
We champion inclusivity and value a diverse workforce. We are enhancing care through digital care planning and seek team members who are comfortable with technology or open to learning. You’ll be supported every step of the way, with clear career pathways and continuous professional development.
Benefits
* £13.85 to £14.35 per hour
* Location: Eastbourne, Coppice Court
* Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online for round-the-clock GP consultation (including dependents under 16)
* Colleague discounts and wellbeing resources
* Recognition schemes such as "Kindness in Care" and Long Service Awards
* Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role)
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