Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes kindness and cleanliness, with opportunities for training and development. Join a committed team dedicated to resident wellbeing.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream access

Award-winning learning and development

GP online consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Willingness to study for NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Communicate kindly with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Organisational Skills

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 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.

About The Company

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a variety of benefits and services supporting your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you and provide additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During a shift of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - a service providing around-the-clock GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected partners
• Wellbeing - free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, with a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to a quick turnaround from job offer to start date.

About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals loved by our residents. You’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies, showing new starters how to use equipment, or cleaning spills, your focus will always be on resident wellbeing.

We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience, ideally with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to study for one. Great organisational skills, the ability to follow recipes, and good record-keeping 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. All colleagues will attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues when necessary.