Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a warm environment. This role involves ensuring food safety standards and providing impactful support to residents. You will receive full training and benefits, including a competitive hourly rate and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for 24/7 consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Prefer candidates with kitchen experience.
• Willingness to obtain NVQ Level 2 is required.
• Essential to recognize signs of abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Uphold cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain food supplies and manage temperatures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Considerate communication

Recipe following

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

About The Role

In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all: Kindness. It is reflected in every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories, just like everyone else. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

About The Company

We provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits supporting your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service providing 24/7 virtual consultations for you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues in a committed 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
• Referral scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to provide a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

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About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, uphold cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards. Your responsibilities include maintaining food supplies, managing fridge/freezer temperatures, training new starters, and cleaning, all with Resident wellbeing as a priority.

We prefer candidates with some kitchen experience and an NVQ Level 2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or a willingness to obtain one. Strong organizational skills, good record keeping, recipe following, and considerate communication are essential. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; you must recognize signs of abuse or neglect, attend relevant training, and know how to report concerns.