Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in care is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their vibrant kitchen team. This part-time role focuses on supporting meal preparation tailored to residents' dietary needs, ensuring that every dining experience is exceptional. With a commitment to kindness and professional growth, this position offers comprehensive training and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values compassion and creativity, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a range of benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Higher-than-average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Mentorship from experienced colleagues

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen support.
• Understanding of dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards in kitchen facilities.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Nutritional Awareness

Customer Service

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

About The Role

Please note that this is a part-time role working 24 hours per week.

Our kitchen team at Mountview is a vital part of care home life, and 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 also involves helping to ensure that the dining experience exceeds our residents' expectations at every mealtime and maintaining our high standards in our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word; it's a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, enabling us to support them to lead their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest care, every team member demonstrates five core values, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves, learning from each other to better serve our diverse communities.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and are supported in their professional and personal growth through clear 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. It is essential that you can recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues attend safeguarding training relevant to their roles and are encouraged to seek advice and escalate concerns as needed.

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

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

We aim to provide a smooth onboarding process, from job offer to your first day, and are committed to supporting our colleagues in a diverse and inclusive environment.