Assistant Chef

HC-One Ltd.; Retford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the First Chef and manage kitchen operations with a focus on kindness and resident wellbeing. Candidates must possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a strong understanding of HACCP. This role demands positive energy and an ability to form good relationships with residents and colleagues. The position offers various benefits, including a company pension scheme and access to discounts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Access to over 1600 high street discounts

Wellbeing support via an Employee Assistance Programme

Attractive referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Understanding HACCP is required.
• Ability to communicate kindly with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the First Chef and take charge in their absence.
• Manage food stock and optimize the kitchen budget.
• Supervise kitchen clean-up focusing on resident wellbeing.

Skills

Positive energy

Ability to get along with people

Understanding of HACCP

Ability to recognize signs of neglect

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Assistant Chef (HC-One)

HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it's all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You'll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind. 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 that will mean 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. And, whether you're managing the food stock, working out how to make the most of your budget, coaching a colleague or supervising the kitchen clean-up, you'll always have Resident wellbeing in mind above anything else. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and therefore itis important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any 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. To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities-what we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding support to the First Chef and take charge in their absence.
• Manage food stock and work out how to make the most of the kitchen budget.
• Coach colleagues and supervise kitchen clean‑up, always keeping Resident wellbeing in mind above everything else.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Great understanding of HACCP and the ability to recognise the signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect.
• Positive energy and natural ability to get along with people.

Culture & Values

• We are curious – asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate – walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative – finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous – supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable – people can always count on us.
• We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.

Benefits

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Eight hours or more shift – nutritious meal available.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Group life assurance cover.
• Wagestream – financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it.
• GP online – the service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role.