Kind Kitchen Assistant: Care, Growth & Benefits

HC-One Limited; Ayr; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate subject to experience

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shift

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream

GP online

Learning and development

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

HC-One in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring teams across dementia, nursing and residential homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, following recipes and health guidelines.

We value kindness and patient interactions with Residents and colleagues, and offer training, DBS, uniform, pension and generous annual leave. This role suits someone with kitchen experience who wants to contribute to wellbeing and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Looking for someone with 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.
• Patience, respect and genuine kindness when interacting with Residents or co-workers.
• Safeguarding training and reporting responsibilities are part of the role.

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

Job description

HC-One in the United Kingdom is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our caring teams across dementia, nursing and residential homes. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, following recipes and health guidelines.

We value kindness and patient interactions with Residents and colleagues, and offer training, DBS, uniform, pension and generous annual leave. This role suits someone with kitchen experience who wants to contribute to wellbeing and quality of life.