Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join its dedicated team in Caerphilly. Your role will involve preparing nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with comprehensive training and diverse employee benefits.

Benefits

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

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Willingness to attain NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness.
• Manage food supplies and train new staff.

Skills

Strong record-keeping

Organizational skills

Ability to follow recipes

Considerate communication

Education

NVQ2 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 carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person who works here understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories to tell. 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 physical and psychological well-being, 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 including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations
• Learning from experienced colleagues as part of a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, mental, and financial issues
• 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 inclusivity and ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Your responsibilities include managing food supplies, maintaining fridge/freezer temperatures, training new staff on equipment, and cleaning up spills, always prioritizing Resident wellbeing.

We seek candidates with some kitchen experience, ideally with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to attain one. Strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and the ability to follow recipes are essential. You should communicate considerately and kindly with Residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond appropriately. All staff must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and pursue additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.