About The Role
Our kitchen team at Haywood Lodge care home is a vital part of the care home life. The Kitchen Assistant helps the Cook to plan and prepare a variety of meals that are appealing, nutritious, and tailored to our residents’ preferences, requests, and dietary requirements. The role involves ensuring the dining experience exceeds residents’ expectations at every mealtime and maintaining our high standards in our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it is a core belief. Caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best possible life.
We embody five key values, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:
We are curious, asking questions and seeking to understand.
We are compassionate, walking in others’ shoes.
We are creative and practical, making things happen.
We are courageous in supporting residents’ independence.
We are reliable and dependable.
We promote inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve the communities we care for.
Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and support their professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff, offering opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and are encouraged to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.
We provide full training and a range of benefits to support your well-being, including:
* Higher than average pay rates
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Life assurance cover
* Learning and development opportunities
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Learning from experienced colleagues
* Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
* Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* Purpose-built luxury working environment
* Free onsite parking and nearby transport links
* Refer a friend scheme
We aim for a quick onboarding process and are committed to supporting our colleagues from offer to start date.
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.
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