Compassionate Kitchen Assistant: Nourish & Grow

HC-One Ltd.; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Enhanced DBS/PVG paid

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Learning & development

Job summary

HC-One is looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant in Morpeth to support our cooking and dining services for Residents. You’ll help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain hygiene, and follow recipes and safety practices. You’ll train under established Chefs and join a supportive team dedicated to wellbeing and dignity.

We offer full training, a wide range of benefits, and opportunities to develop your skills with HC-One’s caring culture and career progression pathways.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it.
• Some kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.
• Patient, respectful and kind when interacting with Residents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Patience and kindness

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One is looking for a friendly Kitchen Assistant in Morpeth to support our cooking and dining services for Residents. You’ll help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain hygiene, and follow recipes and safety practices. You’ll train under established Chefs and join a supportive team dedicated to wellbeing and dignity.

We offer full training, a wide range of benefits, and opportunities to develop your skills with HC-One’s caring culture and career progression pathways.