Compassionate Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time (16.5h)

HC-One Ltd.; Newark on Trent; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

GP online access

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Enhanced DBS/PVG paid

Company pension scheme

Nutritious meal during shift

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in the United Kingdom. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, support resident care, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The role emphasizes kindness, dignity, and respect for residents with various dietary needs.

The position is 16.5 hours per week, part-time, and requires some kitchen experience. Training and progression opportunities, plus a range of employee benefits, are offered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it
• Strong organisational skills, keen eye for detail, ability to follow recipes and record information accurately

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 ensuring the kitchen remains spotless — even after a busy lunch rush
• Everything you do will reflect your care for the Residents, always keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Patience & empathy

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One Ltd. is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in the United Kingdom. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, support resident care, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The role emphasizes kindness, dignity, and respect for residents with various dietary needs.

The position is 16.5 hours per week, part-time, and requires some kitchen experience. Training and progression opportunities, plus a range of employee benefits, are offered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.