Assistant Chef

HC One; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is looking for a compassionate Assistant Chef in Manchester, committed to enhancing the lives of Residents in care. You will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals, supporting a positive kitchen environment, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Benefits include professional development, flexible pay access, and generous leave policies, all aimed at supporting your wellbeing and career growth.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Qualifications

• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
• Organized and supportive in a team environment.
• Ability to present food attractively and follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve nutritious meals for Residents.
• Manage food stock and budgets.
• Supervise kitchen clean-up and support First Chef.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Kindness and consideration

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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 you're managing food stock, optimizing your budget, coaching a colleague, 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 and ability to get along with people. You should be organized, able to meet deadlines, present food attractively, and follow recipes accurately. 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 appropriate actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should be proactive in seeking advice and reporting concerns, including escalation if necessary.

Rewards & Benefits

You will have access to a wide range of benefits to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. As an Assistant Chef, we will invest in your development, offering additional support and benefits, 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 - flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities with qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000 per 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.