Kitchen Assistant

HC One; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant in ST Andrews, Scotland. The role involves preparing and serving meals while ensuring hygiene and safety standards. Candidates should possess kitchen experience and ideally hold an NVQ2 in Catering. This position offers opportunities for training and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts over eight hours

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care'

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen setting is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and achieve qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Assist in training new staff and ensuring food supply management.

Skills

Food safety

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

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. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love. You'll demonstrate high standards in cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures, showing new starters how to use equipment, or cleaning spills, you'll always prioritize Resident wellbeing.

HC-One is looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience. Ideally, you will have an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or be willing to study for one. Good record-keeping and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to follow recipes. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, you'll be considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know what actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues if necessary.

We will provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits supporting your physical and psychological wellbeing, including:

• 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 your pay and financial wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities, including support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for round-the-clock consultations, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of a committed team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Wellbeing support via a free Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for a quick onboarding process, from job offer to start date.