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
Everything you do will reflect your care for the Residents, always keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind. We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, and throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
Requirements / Qualifications
* Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
* 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
* Patience, respect, and genuine kindness in every interaction with Residents and co-workers
* Safeguarding awareness: able to recognise signs of 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 to undertake additional training in associated areas
* Ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken
About HC-One & Values
* At HC-One, kindness is a way of life. We value five key qualities called the HC-One Way: We are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and dependable.
* We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
* We are building digital care planning to streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient.
* We support colleagues with clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities at regional and national levels.
Pay and benefits: £12.27 to £12.77 per hour. Location: All Locations including Sheffield (specific location details may apply).
Job family: Home Support Services.
Benefits
* 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 will be available
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance cover
* Wagestream — financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
* Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online — 24/7 GP consultation via an app (for you and your children under 16)
* Access to colleague discounts and Wellbeing services
* Long service awards and kindness recognition schemes
* Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral
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