Assistant Chef

HC-One Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Chef in Coventry to help deliver nutritious meals in a caring environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a passion for making a difference in the lives of residents. Full training is provided, along with various employee benefits, promoting a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Nutritious meal during long shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

Online GP services for children

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food safety protocols.
• Experience in cooking and serving nutritious meals.
• Ability to train and support kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve meals that meet residents' dietary needs.
• Support and substitute for the First Chef when needed.
• Manage food stock and supervise kitchen activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Understanding of HACCP

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About The Role

In your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist Care homes. Every person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.

As an Assistant Chef, you will be responsible for cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You’ll support our First Chef, taking charge in their absence. Whether managing food stock, optimizing your budget, coaching colleagues, or supervising kitchen clean-up, you’ll always prioritize Resident wellbeing.

HC-One is looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond qualifications, we value your positive energy, ability to get along with people, organization skills, and attention to detail in following recipes. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are essential.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the procedures to follow if concerns arise. All colleagues will attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

We offer full training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities with qualifications
• GP online services for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues within a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £1000 per successful referral

We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.