Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Kitchen Assistant, where kindness is paramount. You'll prepare and serve meals, uphold hygiene standards, and support residents' wellbeing. Enjoy comprehensive training, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Financial wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience or willingness to study for NVQ2.
• Ability to maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Train new starters and manage food supplies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Record-Keeping

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, making it 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 offer 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 opportunities to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing 24/7 GP consultations 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 through carefully selected partners.
• Wellbeing support - free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 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 referral, depending on the role

We are passionate about ensuring our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, with a workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusive practices and aim for 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 uphold high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures, training new starters, or cleaning spills, your focus will always be on resident wellbeing.

We seek a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience, or at least an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to study for one. Strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and the ability to follow recipes are essential. 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 if concerns arise. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and escalate concerns if necessary.