Assistant Chef

HC One; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as an Assistant Chef, where you will create and serve healthy meals in a supportive environment aimed at enhancing Residents' well-being. Your role includes cooking, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring the highest food hygiene standards while being part of a team dedicated to kindness and care.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• You should have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Capability to communicate kindly with Residents and colleagues.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and present food attractively.

Responsibilities

• Cook and serve nutritious meals for Residents.
• Manage food stock and optimize budget.
• Supervise kitchen clean-up and other kitchen staff.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

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 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 cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that 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, Resident wellbeing remains your top priority.

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, your positive energy and ability to get along with people are essential. You should be organized, meet deadlines, present food attractively, and follow recipes precisely. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are vital.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues if necessary.

We provide full training and a variety of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being. As an Assistant Chef, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• 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 service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We aim for a quick onboarding process and are committed to inclusive working practices, inviting applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.

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