Compassionate Kitchen Assistant | Nutritious Meals & Growth

HC-One Ltd.; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

28 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Group life assurance

Wagestream

GP online

Company pension

Meal on shift

Learning and development

Discounts for colleagues

Wellbeing support

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support a caring environment for Residents with diverse needs.

We value kindness, teamwork, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining high standards of safety. CNV training and ongoing development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and willingness to work towards NVQ2.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely manner.
• 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 tidy after peak periods.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support a caring environment for Residents with diverse needs.

We value kindness, teamwork, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining high standards of safety. CNV training and ongoing development opportunities are provided.