Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One, une entreprise dédiée aux soins des résidents, recherche un Assistant de Cuisine pour préparer et servir des repas nutritifs tout en maintenant des normes de sécurité et d'hygiène. Ce poste offre des possibilités d'apprentissage et un environnement de travail bienveillant, avec des avantages tels qu'une assurance maladie en ligne, des congés annuels et des opportunités de développement.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Expérience en cuisine souhaitable ou volonté d'obtenir un NVQ2.
• Compétences organisationnelles et communication appropriée requises.
• Connaissance des procédures de sauvegarde et rapport de préoccupations.

Responsibilities

• Aider à la préparation et au service de repas nutritifs.
• Maintenir des normes élevées de propreté, de sécurité et d'hygiène.
• Manipuler les fournitures alimentaires et assister à l'équipement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Recipe following

Considerate 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 carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person working here understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories. 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 variety of benefits to support your well-being and career development, 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 including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene. You’ll handle food supplies, assist with equipment, and ensure resident wellbeing is always a priority.

We seek candidates with kitchen experience, or those willing to obtain an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation. Good organisational skills, recipe following, and considerate communication are essential. Safeguarding awareness and the ability to report concerns are also required.