Compassionate Kitchen Assistant for Care Home Meals

HC-One Ltd.

Whitley Bay

Hybrid

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate subject to experience
Enhanced DBS/PVG
Free uniform
28 days annual leave
Group pension scheme
GP online
Colleague discounts
Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and dining services across our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. You will help deliver nutritious meals, follow recipes, and record temperatures to ensure resident wellbeing.

The role requires patience, kindness and a willingness to learn. Prior kitchen experience is valuable, with opportunities to gain an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.
  • Must be willing to work towards NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
  • Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately with kindness.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
  • Serve meals warmly and promptly to Residents.
  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene of surfaces and equipment.
  • Monitor and record food storage temperatures.
  • 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 after busy periods.

Skills

Food preparation
Hygiene
Customer service

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One Ltd. is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and dining services across our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. You will help deliver nutritious meals, follow recipes, and record temperatures to ensure resident wellbeing.

The role requires patience, kindness and a willingness to learn. Prior kitchen experience is valuable, with opportunities to gain an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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