Caring Kitchen Assistant: Fresh Meals & Kind Service

HC-One - Woodthorpe Lodge; Arnold; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Wagestream

Learning & development

Colleague discounts

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support both kitchen and housekeeping duties in our care homes. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring residents with dietary needs are respected and cared for with kindness.

A positive applicant will have some kitchen experience, be patient, and ready to learn. Training is provided, with generous benefits and career development opportunities within HC-One.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail are essential.
• Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces.
• Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.).
• Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are properly stored.
• Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment.
• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless — even after a busy lunch rush.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Caring attitude

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support both kitchen and housekeeping duties in our care homes. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring residents with dietary needs are respected and cared for with kindness.

A positive applicant will have some kitchen experience, be patient, and ready to learn. Training is provided, with generous benefits and career development opportunities within HC-One.