Care Kitchen Assistant — Nutritious Meals & Kindness

HC-One Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Company pension

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wellbeing support

GP online

Wagestream

Learning and development

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support compassionate care across dementia, nursing, residential and specialist homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain hygiene, and follow recipes precisely while prioritising Residents’ comfort and dignity.

We value kindness, teamwork, and a willingness to progress; training is provided, and a broad benefits package supports your wellbeing and development within HC-One.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in a care or hospitality environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under supervision of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely manner.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, including equipment and surfaces.
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures.
• Support stock rotation and proper storage of ingredients.
• Teach new team members how to use kitchen equipment safely.
• Wash up and keep the kitchen spotless after busy periods.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Patience and kindness

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support compassionate care across dementia, nursing, residential and specialist homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain hygiene, and follow recipes precisely while prioritising Residents’ comfort and dignity.

We value kindness, teamwork, and a willingness to progress; training is provided, and a broad benefits package supports your wellbeing and development within HC-One.