Compassionate Kitchen Assistant | Care & Nutrition Support

HC-One Ltd.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank

Group life assurance

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Learning and development

GP online

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Gateshead to support meal preparation, serving, and kitchen hygiene, with training provided. You will help ensure nutritious meals for residents, follow recipes, and assist with stock control while maintaining a caring, respectful environment.

The role offers training, a friendly team, and benefits. Prior kitchen experience is helpful, and safeguarding training is part of the ongoing development within HC-One.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.
• Safeguarding training and recognising signs of abuse or neglect.

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 keeping the kitchen spotless after busy lunchtimes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Record information accurately

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Gateshead to support meal preparation, serving, and kitchen hygiene, with training provided. You will help ensure nutritious meals for residents, follow recipes, and assist with stock control while maintaining a caring, respectful environment.

The role offers training, a friendly team, and benefits. Prior kitchen experience is helpful, and safeguarding training is part of the ongoing development within HC-One.