Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Manchester is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and ensure high dining standards for residents. The role involves collaborating with the Cook to provide nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs. We offer comprehensive training, various benefits including higher than average pay, and a supportive work environment.

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 support

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose-built luxury working environment

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards in kitchen facilities.
• Skills in preparing appealing and nutritious meals.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to technology in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in planning and preparing meals.
• Ensure a satisfactory dining experience for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and high standards of kitchen areas.

Skills

Meal preparation

Understanding dietary requirements

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Please note: The hours for this vacancy are 08:00 - 14:00 on a three on three off shift pattern.

Our kitchen team at De Brook Lodge is a significant part of care home life. The Kitchen Assistant helps the Cook to plan and prepare a variety of meals that are appealing, nutritious, and tailored to our residents' preferences, requests, and dietary requirements. The role involves ensuring the dining experience exceeds our residents' expectations at every mealtime and maintaining our high standards in the kitchen facilities.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it's a way of life. We believe caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to live their best lives. We foster five key qualities—what we call the HC-One Way:

• We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable—people can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritize inclusive practices.

We are enhancing our digital care planning to streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. We seek team members comfortable with technology or open to learning, with full support provided.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development through clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes.

Please note: We can only consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications not meeting this criterion will not be progressed.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed.

We'll provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy various benefits and services supporting your well-being and career growth, 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 support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street locations
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Purpose-built luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and nearby transport links
• Refer a friend scheme