About The Role
In your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist Care homes. Every person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
As an Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You’ll support our First Chef, taking charge in their absence. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, coaching colleagues, or supervising kitchen clean-up, your focus will always be on Resident wellbeing.
HC-One is looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond qualifications, we value your positive energy and ability to get along with people. You should be organized, meet deadlines, present food attractively, and follow recipes accurately. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are essential.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training suitable for their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately, including escalation if necessary.
Rewards & Benefits
You will have access to a wide range of benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including:
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
* A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
* Learning and development opportunities with support for qualifications
* GP online service for 24/7 GP consultations
* Learning from experienced colleagues within a supportive team
* Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street partners
* Free access to Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
* Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
* Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral
We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date. We are committed to inclusive practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.
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