About The Role
Please note: This role is Part Time 21 hours per week, working 8am to 7pm. 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.
About You
* Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
* NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it
* Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
* Patience, respect, and genuine kindness in interactions with Residents and co-workers
* Safeguarding awareness and training; ability to seek advice and report concerns
About HC-One
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We champion inclusivity and offer digital care planning, training and development, and a variety of benefits.
Benefits
* Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meals during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance
* Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible pay
* Learning, development and qualification opportunities
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Colleague discounts and wellbeing support
* Recognition schemes and refer-a-friend bonus
Requirements
* Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered
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