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
* Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment
* Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless – even after a busy lunch rush
Qualifications and requirements
* Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
* NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or a 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 when interacting with Residents or co-workers
* Safeguarding awareness; ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise
* All colleagues must attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as needed
About HC-One and values
At HC-One, kindness is a way of life. We believe caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, and we support residents to live their best possible lives. Our five key qualities, the HC-One Way, are:
* We are curious – asking questions, seeking to understand
* We are compassionate – walking in the shoes of others
* We are creative – finding practical ways to make things happen
* We are courageous – supporting residents to live the life they choose
* We are dependable – people can always count on us
We champion inclusivity and strive for a diverse, valued, respectful workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices. We are enhancing care through digital planning and welcome team members who are comfortable with technology or willing to learn. We provide clear career pathways and ongoing professional development.
Benefits and compensation
* Salary: £12.27 to £12.77 per hour
* Location: All Locations: Pencoed (Glanffrwd and related department details as applicable)
* Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance
* Wagestream for financial wellbeing and on-demand pay
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online service for round-the-clock consultation (including dependents under 16)
* Colleague discounts and wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
* Refer-a-friend bonus program
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