Assistant Chef

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

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Chef dedicated to providing compassionate care through nutritious meals in supportive environments. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and exhibit great organizational skills. Join a community that values kindness and offers ample development opportunities while enjoying a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days’ annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Qualified support through learning programs

GP online service for 24/7 consultations

Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Recognition schemes and Long Service Awards

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• At least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate required.
• Good understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate kindly.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve nutritious meals for Residents.
• Provide support to the First Chef and manage food stock.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and uphold Resident wellbeing.

Skills

Food Safety

Organizational Skills

Communication

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 single 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 something 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 provide outstanding support to 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 that, it’s about your positive energy and ability to get along with people. You should be organized, meet deadlines, present food attractively, and follow recipes carefully. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, always be considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognize signs of possible abuse, harm, or neglect and know what actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional relevant training. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate subject to 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 financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
• Support for qualifications through award-winning learning programs
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations
• Learning from experienced colleagues within a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

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