Kitchen Assistant

HC One; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One seeks a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a caring environment. Successful candidates will oversee cleanliness and food safety, while enjoying benefits like training, a competitive hourly rate, and a range of employee support programs.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts over 8 hours

Company pension scheme

28 days of annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning opportunities for qualifications

GP online service for children under 16

Colleague discounts

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is preferred.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Demonstrate and teach equipment usage to new starters.

Skills

Cleanliness

Food Safety

Organization

Kindness

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

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. Everyone who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them, with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love. You'll demonstrate high standards in cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures, showing new starters how to use equipment, or cleaning spills, you'll always prioritize Resident wellbeing.

HC-One is looking for a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience. Ideally, you will have an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or be willing to study for one. Good record-keeping and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to follow recipes. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are paramount.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know what actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.

We will provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and career development, including:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.