Caring Kitchen Assistant — Nourishing Meals & Kindness

HC-One; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Pension scheme

Wagestream

GP online

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support caring for residents in our dementia, nursing, residential, and specialist care homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals with kindness, while upholding high hygiene standards and following recipes precisely.

We value patience and respect in every interaction and offer comprehensive benefits. You’ll join a friendly team with opportunities for training and progression within HC-One.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is preferred and compassion for residents is essential.
• Must have or be willing to work towards NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely 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

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Patience and empathy

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support caring for residents in our dementia, nursing, residential, and specialist care homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals with kindness, while upholding high hygiene standards and following recipes precisely.

We value patience and respect in every interaction and offer comprehensive benefits. You’ll join a friendly team with opportunities for training and progression within HC-One.