Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One, une entreprise de soins à la personne, recherche un Kitchen Assistant pour préparer et servir des repas nutritifs dans un environnement bienveillant. Le rôle nécessite un sens aigu de l'organisation et une attention à la sécurité alimentaire, tout en promouvant le bien-être des résidents. Des formations sont offertes pour développer vos compétences.

Benefits

Formation complète

DBS/PVG amélioré payé

Repas nutritif durant les quarts de plus de 8 heures

Pension de l'entreprise

Congés annuels de 28 jours

Couverture d'assurance vie de groupe

Accès aux conseils de santé 24/7

Réductions pour collègues

Programmes de soutien au bien-être

Programme de reconnaissance

Qualifications

• Expérience en cuisine souhaitée.
• Capacité à suivre des recettes et à maintenir des normes de propreté.
• Capacité à travailler de manière bienveillante avec les résidents.

Responsibilities

• Préparer et servir des repas nutritifs pour les résidents.
• Maintenir des normes élevées de propreté, sécurité alimentaire et hygiène.
• Gérer les fournitures alimentaires et nettoyer les déversements.

Skills

Organisation

Suivi des recettes

Communication bienveillante

Education

NVQ2 en Restauration ou Préparation Alimentaire

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 who works here understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

About The Company

We provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits supporting your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you and offer additional support and benefits including:

• Hourly rate is 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 - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development programs, including 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 a supportive team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support - free access to an Employee Assistance Programme 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

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensuring a swift onboarding process from offer to start date.

About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals that residents love, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Your responsibilities may include managing food supplies, demonstrating equipment use to new starters, or cleaning spills, always prioritizing Resident wellbeing.

We look for candidates with some kitchen experience, preferably holding an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willing to study for one. Strong organizational skills, good record-keeping, and the ability to follow recipes are essential. When communicating with Residents or colleagues, kindness and consideration are paramount.

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