Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Join HC-One as a Kitchen Assistant and play a vital role in providing compassionate care in our homes. You'll be preparing nutritious meals and ensuring high standards of cleanliness for our residents while enjoying a supportive team environment and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free uniform

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience is required.
• Willingness to obtain NVQ2 if not currently held.
• Strong adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Manage food supplies and support training of new staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

About The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you will be valued for your kindness, which is central to our care homes that serve residents with dementia, nursing, residential, and specialist needs. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by providing compassionate support.

About The Company

We offer full training and a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities with qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Supportive team environment
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 outlets
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

About You

You will assist in preparing and serving nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Your responsibilities include managing food supplies, training new staff on equipment, and ensuring resident wellbeing remains the top priority.

We seek candidates with some kitchen experience and either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or the willingness to obtain one. Strong organizational skills, adherence to recipes, and considerate communication are essential. Safeguarding awareness and training are required to recognize and report signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.