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Kitchen Assistant
HC-One Ltd.
Falkirk
On-site
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
Part time
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Job summary
A leading care provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to contribute to the well-being of residents by preparing nutritious meals and maintaining hygiene standards. This part-time role offers training, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a caring environment. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience and a commitment to kindness.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Some kitchen experience is preferred.
- Willingness to obtain NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
- Ability to maintain high hygiene standards.
Responsibilities
- Help prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
- Uphold cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene standards.
- Maintain food supplies and assist new starters.
Skills
Education
Job description
About The Role
Please note that this is a part-time role working 20 hours per week from 7.30 am - 6.30 pm. Full flexibility is required.
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. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.
About The Company
We’ll provide full training, making it a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services supporting your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you and offer additional support and benefits including:
- Hourly rate is 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 - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development programs and support to achieve qualifications
- GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
- Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within a dedicated team
- Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
- Wellbeing support through a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral
About You
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals that residents will enjoy. You’ll uphold high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies, demonstrating equipment use to new starters, or cleaning spills, your focus will always be on resident wellbeing.
We seek candidates with some kitchen experience, preferably with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to obtain one. Strong organizational skills, good record keeping, and the ability to follow recipes are essential. When communicating with residents and 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 how to act on concerns. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should feel confident in seeking advice and reporting concerns, including escalation if necessary.
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