Overview
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Part time role 19.5 hours working a 3 on 3 off shift rotation.
About The Role
In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It’s the thread that runs through everything we do in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person who works with us understands that our Residents are individuals with their own life experiences, families, and stories. By joining HC-One, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference every day — giving something back to those who have given so much throughout their lives.
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
Everything you do will reflect your care for the Residents, always keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind.
Qualifications and People-Centered Qualities
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. Most importantly, you’ll show patience, respect, and genuine kindness when interacting with Residents and co-workers.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training in related areas. You should also be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We support Residents to live their best possible lives and bring five key qualities to the way we work: Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Courage, and Dependability.
* We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.
* We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
* We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
* We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
* We are dependable—people can always count on us.
We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also enhancing our digital care planning; some comfort with technology is helpful, and training is provided as needed. We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development, with clear career pathways and ongoing opportunities.
Please note: We can only consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.
Benefits
We provide full training and a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:
* Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* 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 flexible access to pay
* Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online service (for you and your children under 16)
* Colleague discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
* Recognition schemes for kindness and long service
* Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral
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