About The Role
In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It is central to our care homes, which include Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist services. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories, and by joining HC-One, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.
About The Company
We provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits supporting your physical and psychological well-being, along with ongoing investment in your career. Benefits include:
* 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 - flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing support
* Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
* GP online service providing 24/7 virtual GP consultations
* Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
* Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
* Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support 24/7
* Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
* Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.
About You
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety standards. Your responsibilities include managing food supplies, maintaining fridge/freezer temperatures, training new staff, and cleaning. Resident wellbeing is your priority.
We seek candidates with some kitchen experience, ideally with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to obtain one. Strong organisational skills, the ability to follow recipes, and considerate communication are essential. Safeguarding awareness is important; you should recognize signs of abuse or neglect, attend relevant training, and know how to report concerns.
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