Kitchen Assistant

HC One; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for their Millcroft care home. This role involves supporting meal preparation and ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents. Full training is provided, and the position offers numerous benefits, including higher than average pay rates and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for children under 16

Access to over 1600 high street discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose-built, luxurious working environment

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• No specific educational qualifications mentioned; full training provided.
• Must be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook in planning and preparing meals.
• Ensure dining experience exceeds expectations.
• Maintain high standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Curious

Creative

Courageous

Job description

Our kitchen team at Millcroft is a vital part of care home life. The Kitchen Assistant supports the Cook in planning and preparing a variety of meals that are appealing, nutritious, and tailored to our residents' preferences, requests, and dietary needs. The role also involves ensuring the dining experience exceeds expectations at every mealtime and maintaining our high standards in a state-of-the-art kitchen environment.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than just a word; it is a core belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, enabling us to support residents to lead their best possible lives.

Our team embodies five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious, asking questions and seeking understanding; compassionate, walking in others' shoes; creative yet practical; courageous in supporting residents' choices; and reliable.

We promote inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and authentic. Our diverse workforce helps us better serve our communities.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues' professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs, with opportunities for advancement into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be trained to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to act or escalate concerns appropriately.

Full training will be provided, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities and support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Purpose-built, luxurious working environment
• Free onsite parking and close to transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim for a smooth onboarding process and are committed to inclusivity, inviting applicants from all backgrounds to join the HC-One family.