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 Skills
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. And most importantly, every time you interact with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll show patience, respect, and genuine kindness. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the 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 believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. HC-One brings 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 strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive practices. We are enhancing our digital capabilities to support residents and streamline care. We seek team members who are comfortable with technology or willing to learn. You’ll be supported every step of the way with clear career pathways and development opportunities, including postgraduate programmes.
Compensation and Benefits
* £12.27 to £12.77 per hour (location-based)
* 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 is available
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance
* Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online service for quick doctor access for you and your children under 16
* Colleague discounts and wellbeing support
* Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
* An attractive refer-a-friend scheme
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