Kindness-Driven Kitchen Assistant in Care Homes

HC One; Kendal; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Job summary

HC-One is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to help deliver high-quality meals and compassionate care in our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. You will assist with meal prep, serve meals with warmth and maintain kitchen hygiene, while following recipes and noting temperatures and stock rotation.

Safeguarding awareness and training are required. We offer training, development, and a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow within HC-One, plus benefits such as

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.
• Patience, respect and genuine kindness when interacting with Residents and co-workers.
• Safeguarding training is required and attendance is expected as 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 keeping the kitchen spotless, even after busy lunch rush

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organised

Detail-oriented

Kindness

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant to help deliver high-quality meals and compassionate care in our dementia, nursing, residential and specialist care homes. You will assist with meal prep, serve meals with warmth and maintain kitchen hygiene, while following recipes and noting temperatures and stock rotation.

Safeguarding awareness and training are required. We offer training, development, and a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow within HC-One, plus benefits such as