Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; North East, Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Assistant, where kindness is paramount. You will prepare and serve meals, ensuring cleanliness and food safety while supporting residents' well-being. Full training is provided, 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 - flexible access to pay

Award-winning learning opportunities

24/7 GP consultations via app

Colleague discounts at high street stores

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene.
• Manage food supplies and maintain fridge/freezer temperatures.

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. Every team member understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories, just like everyone else. By joining HC-One, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

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 supporting your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you and offer additional support, including:

• Part-time 19 hours
• 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 inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing support
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultations via an app, available for colleagues and their children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues within a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support 24/7
• 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 ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

#HCOneJobs

About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Your responsibilities include managing food supplies, maintaining fridge/freezer temperatures, training new staff, and cleaning equipment, always prioritizing Resident wellbeing.

We seek candidates with some kitchen experience, ideally with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to obtain 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 must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. Attendance at safeguarding training is mandatory, along with ongoing education in related areas. You should be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.