Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant for their home in Hebburn. The role involves preparing and serving meals while maintaining food safety standards, and requires some kitchen experience. The successful candidate will join a supportive team committed to improving the quality of life for residents, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Wellbeing support access 24/7

Colleague discounts - over 1600 high street discounts

Referral scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Ability to follow recipes and manage food supplies.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food safety.
• Train new staff and manage food supplies.
• Recognize signs of abuse and attend safeguarding training.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Adaptability

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 individuals with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals. Please note this role is for 18 hours per week.

About The Company

We provide full training, making it a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits supporting your physical and mental 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
• Award-winning learning and development programs, including opportunities to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultations via an app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We aim for quick onboarding from offer to start date.

About You

You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Responsibilities include managing food supplies, maintaining fridge/freezer temperatures, training new staff, and cleaning. Resident wellbeing is your priority.

We seek a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience, ideally holding an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willing to obtain one. Strong organizational skills, good record-keeping, and recipe-following 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. Attendance at safeguarding training and the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns are required.