Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Kitchen Assistant, where kindness is at the heart of everything. You'll prepare meals for residents while ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream access

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP consultation

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

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. Everyone 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 back to those individuals.

Please note we have both part-time and full-time hours available.

About The Company

We provide full training, making it a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you and offer additional support, including:

• Hourly rate is 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 of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, including support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support - free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and promote inclusive working practices. We aim for a quick onboarding process from job offer to start date.

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About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals residents will love. You’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether managing food supplies, training new starters, or cleaning, you’ll always prioritize Resident wellbeing.

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

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to act on concerns. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and seek advice or escalate concerns as needed.