Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Position Details: This is a full-time role working 30 hours per week. The available shifts are 9-3 or 7:30-6:30. Full flexibility is required.
About HC-One: At HC-One, we value kindness above all. Our care homes for Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care are built on the understanding that our residents are individuals with their own stories. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.
Responsibilities:
1. Help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals loved by our residents.
2. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene.
3. Assist with maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures.
4. Show new starters how to use kitchen equipment.
5. Ensure resident wellbeing is always prioritized in your work.
Candidate Requirements:
* Some kitchen experience preferred.
* Possession of NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to study for it.
* Good record-keeping and organizational skills.
* Ability to follow recipes accurately.
* Kind and considerate communication with residents and colleagues.
Safeguarding:
All colleagues must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond appropriately. Attendance at safeguarding training is mandatory, along with additional role-specific training.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check.
* Free uniform provided.
* Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more.
* Company pension scheme.
* 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
* Group life assurance.
* Wagestream for flexible pay access.
* Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications.
* GP online service for 24/7 consultations.
* Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores.
* Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support.
* Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards.
* Refer a friend scheme with rewards up to £1000.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family. We aim to provide a quick onboarding process so you can start with us promptly.
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