Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

Join HC-One as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll play a key role in supporting our residents' well-being through nutritious meal preparation and maintaining high hygiene standards. This role offers a supportive environment with training opportunities and a range of benefits designed to enhance your career while prioritizing kindness in care.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Learning and development support

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to train new staff.
• Strong record keeping and following recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Manage food supplies and train new staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Food safety and hygiene

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 influences every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Please note this is a 20-hour per week position, requiring 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 a wide range of benefits and support for your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in your development, offering additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate 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
• Wagestream - flexible access to earned wages for financial wellbeing
• Learning and development support, including qualifications
• GP online service providing 24/7 GP consultations
• Learning from experienced colleagues within a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards

We are committed to a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusive practices and aim for a quick onboarding process 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 kitchen equipment—all with Resident wellbeing as the 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, following recipes, and communicating kindly and considerately are essential.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to report concerns appropriately. All colleagues will attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional related training.