Kitchen Assistant

HC-One; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will prepare and serve healthy meals, ensuring the wellbeing of residents in a supportive environment. With a focus on kindness and care, you'll play a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for individuals in various care settings. The company offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a collaborative team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Financial wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Record-keeping

Organizational skills

Ability to follow recipes

Communication skills

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

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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.

About You

You will help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals loved by our residents. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene is essential. You might manage food supplies, demonstrate equipment use to new starters, or clean spills, always prioritizing Resident wellbeing.

We seek a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience, ideally with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to pursue one. Strong record-keeping, organizational skills, and the ability to follow recipes are crucial. You should communicate considerately and kindly with Residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All staff are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

About The Company

We provide comprehensive training and numerous benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Competitive hourly rate based on 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 including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Financial wellbeing support via Wagestream
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• Access to GP online services for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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