Kitchen Assistant

HC One; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join HC-One as a Kitchen Assistant, where kindness is key. You will prepare and serve meals while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and food safety. This role offers a chance to make a difference in residents' lives through your culinary skills and compassionate communication.

Benefits

Paid enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream for flexible pay access

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience preferred.
• Willingness to study for NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain food supplies and manage hygiene standards.
• Train new starters and clean up spills.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant at HC-One

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 person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One gives you a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Your responsibilities will include helping to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that residents will love. You'll demonstrate high standards in cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies, managing fridge/freezer temperatures, training new starters, or cleaning up spills, you'll always prioritize resident wellbeing.

Qualifications and Skills

• Some kitchen experience preferred
• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to study for one
• Strong record-keeping and organizational skills
• Ability to follow recipes accurately
• Considerate and kind communication with residents and colleagues

Safeguarding

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

Benefits

We offer full training and a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and career development, including:

• Part-time, 19 hours per week
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of 8 hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible pay access
• Learning and development opportunities including qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores
• Free Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We aim to provide a quick onboarding process so you can start with us promptly.

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