HC-One, Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Overview
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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 Requirements
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 or co-workers.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility; you should be able to recognise signs of potential abuse, harm, or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability 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 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 welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family, prioritising inclusive working practices across everything we do. We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning.
We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development, with clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities across regional and national levels.
Benefits
* Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meal 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 access to pay as you need it
* Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Colleague discounts on 1600+ high street offers
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
* Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000 per referral, depending on role)
Please note: We can only consider applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or accept time-limited visas.
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