Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One seeks a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve healthy meals in a caring environment. This role involves maintaining hygiene standards, supporting resident wellbeing, and may require an NVQ2 in Catering. Full training is offered, along with various employee benefits, ensuring a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

GP online service for consultations

Colleague discounts at stores

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Ability to follow recipes essential.
• Good record-keeping necessary.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain food supplies and cleanliness.
• Train new starters and ensure food safety.

Skills

Organizational skills

Food safety

Kindness

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 with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give back to those people.

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

HC-One is looking for a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience. However, it is essential that you have either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to study for one. Good record-keeping and organizational skills are necessary, as is the ability to follow recipes. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are a must.

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

We provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you'll enjoy a variety of benefits and support for your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you and offer additional support, including:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check.
• 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 cover.
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay.
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, including support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online service providing around-the-clock GP consultations via an app, available to you and your children under 16.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within a dedicated team.
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering support for physical, mental, and financial issues.
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards.
• Refer-a-friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral, depending on the role.

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