Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals in their care homes. This role emphasizes kindness and hygiene, offering training and various benefits. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience and strong organizational skills, contributing to resident wellbeing.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream access

Learning and development programs

24/7 GP consultations

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Assist new starters and manage food supplies.

Skills

Organisational 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 individuals with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Please note this position is for 33 hours per week and requires flexibility for weekends due to the nature of care.

About The Company

We provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits 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:

• Part-time 20 hours
• 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 - flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing support
• Award-winning learning and development programs and support for 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 a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support - free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme offering up to £1000 per successful hire

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

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About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, your role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals that residents will enjoy. You’ll uphold high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies, assisting new starters, or cleaning, your focus will always be on resident wellbeing.

We seek candidates with some kitchen experience, ideally with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to obtain one. Strong organisational skills, good record-keeping, the ability to follow recipes, and considerate communication are essential. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; therefore, you must recognize signs of abuse or neglect, attend relevant training, and know how to act on concerns.