Kitchen Assistant

HC One; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hartlepool seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support residents in care homes. Responsibilities include meal preparation, service, and maintaining hygiene. Ideal candidates should have kitchen experience, a passion for helping others, and strong organizational skills. This role offers competitive hourly rates and various benefits.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and real passion for helping others.
• Strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail.
• Ability to interact with Residents with kindness.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation under direction.
• Serving meals in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Passion for helping others

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

Overview

In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value kindness and ensure Residents in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes experience dignity and respect. This is for bank hours only. You’ll have the chance to make a meaningful difference every day by delivering high-quality care through food and supporting Residents with specific dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook
• Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces
• Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.)
• Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are properly stored
• Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment
• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless - even after a busy lunch rush

Everything you do will reflect your care for the Residents, keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it
• Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
• Ability to interact with Residents and co-workers with patience, respect, and genuine kindness
• Safeguarding awareness: able to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do, with safeguarding training appropriate to the role
• Must have the right to work in the UK (we cannot offer sponsorship or accept visa-sponsorship); applications from those without the right to work in the UK will not be progressed

About HC-One

HC-One believes kindness is a way of life. We intend to support Residents to live their best possible lives and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We promote inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are advancing digital care planning to streamline care and daily tasks. We seek team members who are comfortable with technology or open to learning, and you will be supported throughout.

Benefits

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible pay access
• Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes and Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1000 per referral