Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Littleton Lodge to support meal preparation tailored to residents' needs. This role emphasizes a compassionate environment, ensuring high dining standards, while offering training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service for staff and children under 16

Access to over 1600 high street discounts

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose-built, luxury working environment

Free onsite parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation preferred.
• Understanding of dietary needs for elderly care is essential.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mentality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook in preparing meals tailored to residents’ preferences.
• Ensure dining experience meets high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Meal preparation

Nutrition awareness

Customer service

Job description

About The Role

The Kitchen Assistant at Littleton Lodge plays a vital role in supporting the care home’s kitchen team. They assist the Cook in planning and preparing a variety of appealing, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ preferences, requests, and dietary needs. The Kitchen Assistant also helps ensure that the dining experience exceeds residents’ expectations and maintains the high standards of the kitchen facilities.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it's a core value. Caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to lead their best lives.

Our team demonstrates five key qualities, known as Kindness the HC-One Way: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves, reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues’ professional and personal growth through career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. HC-One invests in its staff, offering opportunities for progression into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role, recognize signs of abuse or neglect, and know how to report concerns.

We provide comprehensive training and a range of benefits, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for staff and their children under 16
• Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Purpose-built, luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim to provide a quick and smooth onboarding process, ensuring a positive experience from offer to start date. HC-One values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to join our inclusive team.