Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals in a supportive care environment. This full-time role emphasizes kindness and high standards of food safety, offering comprehensive training and a variety of benefits to support your well-being and career development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

24/7 GP consultation via app

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Willingness to study for NVQ2 in Catering.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Instruct new starters and manage food supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Food safety

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

About The Role

Please note that this is a full-time role working 30 hours per week. The shifts available are 9-3 or 7.30 - 6.30. Full flexibility is required.

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 back to those people.

About The Company

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services supporting your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you and provide additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• During shifts of eight hours or more, a nutritious meal will be available
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support - free access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 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 referral, depending on the role

We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusive working practices and aim to provide a quick turnaround from job offer to start date.

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About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals that our residents will enjoy. You’ll uphold high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies, instructing new starters, or cleaning, you’ll always prioritize Resident wellbeing.

We are looking for someone with some kitchen experience, but more importantly, you’ll have either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or the willingness to study for one. Good record-keeping and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to follow recipes. You should communicate considerately and kindly with residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond appropriately. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.