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
Requirements / Qualifications
* Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
* 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
* A patient, respectful, and kind approach when interacting with Residents and co-workers
* Safeguarding awareness: understanding the signs of abuse, harm or neglect and knowing what to do if concerns arise
* All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas
* Ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken
About HC-One and digital care
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We champion five key qualities in the HC-One Way: we are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and dependable. We value inclusivity and a diverse workforce, and we are expanding our digital care planning to streamline care and improve outcomes. You will be supported every step of the way with clear career pathways and ongoing professional development.
Benefits and pay
* £12.60 to £13.10 per hour
* All Locations: Mossley
* Home/Department: Sandon House
* 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 - around the clock GP consultation via an app (for you and your children under 16)
* Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high-street discounts
* Wellbeing support via a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* Recognition schemes such as
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