Kitchen Assistant

HC-One; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Kitchen Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of residents through meal preparation. This entry-level position offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to a caring community. With a focus on kindness and inclusivity, you will enjoy a purpose-built luxury working environment and various benefits, including higher than average pay and learning opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is for you.

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 cover

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for staff and children

Access to over 1600 high street discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Support the Cook in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Help maintain high standards in the kitchen facilities.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One

Location: Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

Join us to make a difference in the lives of our residents as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One.

About The Role

Our kitchen team at Lime Trees is a vital part of care home life. As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Cook in planning and preparing appealing, nutritious meals tailored to our residents' preferences, requests, and dietary needs. You will help ensure that every mealtime exceeds our residents' expectations and assist in maintaining our high standards in our state-of-the-art kitchen facilities.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it's our core belief. Caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best possible lives. Our values include curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and reliability, which guide our daily work and interactions.

We promote inclusivity and diversity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. We are committed to professional growth, offering career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate opportunities. We prioritize safeguarding and ensure all staff are trained to recognize and act on concerns.

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 cover
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for staff and their children under 16
• Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Purpose-built luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

About You

No specific requirements listed; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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