In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you will value one thing above all: kindness. This thread runs through everything we do in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. By joining HC-One, you can make a meaningful difference every day by giving back to Residents who have given so much throughout their lives.
Overview
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help deliver high-quality care through food by preparing and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals that support the health and wellbeing of Residents, including those with 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
Everything you do will reflect your care for Residents, keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind.
Qualifications and Requirements
We’re looking for someone with some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others. You’ll need either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or a willingness to work towards it. Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately are essential. Most importantly, when you interact with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll show patience, respect, and genuine kindness.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs that may indicate abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in related areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word — it’s a way of life. We believe caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.
To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings five key qualities, which we call Kindness the HC-One Way:
* Curious — asking questions, seeking to understand
* Compassionate — walking in the shoes of others
* Creative — finding practical ways to make things happen
* Courageous — supporting residents to live the life they choose
* Dependable — people can always count on us
We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into the HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.
We are also enhancing our support for residents through digital care planning. This technology helps streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we grow our digital capabilities, we’re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology — or open to learning. You’ll be supported every step of the way.
We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible start with full support along the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth, opening opportunities at regional and national levels.
Please note: We can only consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.
Benefits and Training
We provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, and HC-One will invest in your development with additional support and benefits, including:
* Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meal during a shift of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online – 24/7 GP consultation service for you and your children under 16
* Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
* Wellbeing – free access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral (role dependent)
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