Head of Service

HC One; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Head of Service to lead kitchen operations in our care homes. You will be responsible for preparing meals, ensuring hygiene standards, and training staff. Join a supportive team with a commitment to kindness and resident well-being, along with comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays

Group life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for consultations

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

'Kindness in Care' recognition scheme

Refer-a-Friend scheme offering up to £1000

Qualifications

• Familiarity with The Food Safety Act 1990 and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain high sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and desserts for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Train new team members on kitchen equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Record-keeping

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

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. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.

As Head of Service, your responsibilities will include helping to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love. You'll assist in preparing cakes for the morning tea trolley and desserts for lunch. You'll demonstrate the highest standards in cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures, training new starters on equipment, or cleaning up spills, you'll always prioritize resident well-being.

HC-One is looking for someone with kitchen experience. You should be familiar with The Food Safety Act 1990, The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR, and COSHH regulations. Good record-keeping and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to follow recipes. Additionally, when communicating with residents or colleagues, you'll be considerate and kind — after all, it's in your nature.

Subject to experience and qualifications.

We will provide full training, offering you a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you'll enjoy a variety of benefits supporting 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' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities with support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for round-the-clock consultations, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues within an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to providing a quick transition from job offer to your first day with us.