Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team at De Brook Lodge in Greater Manchester. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals, ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met while maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should embody kindness and inclusivity as part of their daily tasks, supported by comprehensive training and a range of benefits including higher than average pay rates.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for you and your children under 16

Support from experienced colleagues

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking and accessible transport links

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen environments preferred.
• Commitment to deliver high-quality service.
• Understanding of dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure an exceptional dining experience for residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Safety

Adaptability

Kindness

Job description

About The Role

Please note: This role will require you to work from 08:00am - 18:00pm, 3 days on and 3 days off including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Our kitchen team at De Brook Lodge is a vital part of the care home. The Kitchen Assistant supports the Cook in planning and preparing a variety of appealing, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' preferences, requests, and dietary needs. The role involves ensuring the dining experience exceeds expectations at every mealtime and maintaining the high standards of our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a core value that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best possible life.

We embody five key qualities in our team, known as Kindness the HC-One Way:
- Curious: asking questions, seeking understanding.
- Compassionate: walking in others' shoes.
- Creative and practical: using imagination to make things happen.
- Courageous: supporting residents to live the lives they want.
- Reliable: being someone you can always count on.

We promote inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from each other and better serve the communities we care for.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care. We support their professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff, offering opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to act if concerns arise. All colleagues attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and are encouraged to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.

We provide full training and a range of benefits to support your well-being, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Purpose-built, luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and accessible transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim for a quick onboarding process and support our colleagues to be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our inclusive HC-One family.