Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Join HC-One as a Kitchen Assistant and bring kindness to our care homes, including Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care. Your role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene, and supporting resident wellbeing.
This role is for 36 hours per week with full flexibility required due to the care environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in preparing and serving meals that residents will enjoy.
2. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, including food safety and fridge/freezer temperatures.
3. Support new staff and maintain equipment use standards.
4. Ensure resident wellbeing is prioritized in all tasks.
Candidate Requirements:
1. Some kitchen experience preferred.
2. NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to study for one.
3. Strong organisational skills and ability to follow recipes.
4. Kind and considerate communication with residents and colleagues.
5. Ability to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and report concerns appropriately.
Training and Benefits:
We provide comprehensive training and offer a variety of benefits, including:
* Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check.
* Free uniform and nutritious meal during shifts of 8 hours or more.
* Company pension scheme, 28 days annual leave, group life assurance.
* Wagestream for flexible pay, online GP consultations, colleague discounts, wellbeing support, recognition schemes, and a refer-a-friend scheme.
We are committed to inclusive working practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Join us and be part of a team that values kindness and community.
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