Compassionate Kitchen Assistant, Care Home Dining

HC-One Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream - pay access

Job summary

HC-One Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring team in the UK. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety in a Dementia, Nursing, Residential or Specialist care environment.

The role emphasises kindness, patient interactions with Residents, and working under the direction of the Chef while maintaining accurate records and following recipes.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and record information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers).
• Support stock rotation and proper storage of ingredients.
• Show new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment.
• Wash up and keep the kitchen spotless, even after busy lunch rush.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Following recipes

Record keeping

Education

NVQ2 in Catering

Willingness to work towards NVQ2

Job description

HC-One Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring team in the UK. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety in a Dementia, Nursing, Residential or Specialist care environment.

The role emphasises kindness, patient interactions with Residents, and working under the direction of the Chef while maintaining accurate records and following recipes.