Kitchen Assistant

HC One; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant who will prepare and serve meals for residents while adhering to high standards of cleanliness and food safety. The role offers an enriching environment where you can develop skills and contribute positively to the lives of the residents. Full training is provided, and you’ll enjoy an array of benefits including a pension scheme and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Support from experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Good record keeping essential.
• Willing to study for NVQ2 if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Train new starters on equipment use.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Cleanliness

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

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 single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love. You'll demonstrate the highest standards in cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures, showing new starters how to use equipment, or cleaning spills, you'll always prioritize Resident wellbeing.

HC-One is looking for a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience, but what's certain is that you'll have either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or the willingness to study for one. Good record keeping and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to follow recipes. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, you'll be considerate and kind.

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

We provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you'll enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your well-being and career development, 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 including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream - flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues in an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.