Head of Service

HC-One Ltd.; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One, dedicated to providing exceptional care, is seeking a Head of Service. This role is focused on maintaining high standards of food safety and resident care while enriching the lives of those in our care. Join us to make a difference with kindness at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP consultation through an app

Access to high street discounts

Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes and awards

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Familiarity with The Food Safety Act 1990 and other health regulations.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards.
• Assist in training new staff on kitchen equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Record-keeping

Organizational skills

Job description

About The Role

In your role as Head of Service at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist Care homes. Every person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.

As Head of Service, you will help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love. This includes assisting with and preparing cakes for the morning tea trolley and lunchtime desserts/cakes. You’ll demonstrate the highest standards in cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures, showing new starters how to use equipment, or cleaning spills from inside the oven, resident well-being will always be your priority.

HC-One is looking for someone with kitchen experience who is aware of The Food Safety Act 1990, The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR, and COSHH regulations. Great record-keeping and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to follow recipes. When communicating with residents or colleagues, you should be considerate and kind—after all, it’s just in your nature.

Subject to experience and qualifications.

We’ll provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits and support for your physical and psychological well-being, including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Outstanding learning and development opportunities, including support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues as part of a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support through a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to a quick turnaround from offer to your first day with us.