Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve meals for residents in a supportive environment. The role requires maintaining hygiene standards and assisting with kitchen operations while upholding the dignity and well-being of residents. Ideal candidates will have some kitchen experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Free meals on shifts over eight hours

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street retailers

Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Willingness to obtain NVQ2 in Catering.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Assist new starters in using equipment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Good record-keeping

Ability to follow recipes

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 to tell. 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 a wide range of benefits to support your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you, offering 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 including bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities, including support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service providing 24/7 GP consultations via an app, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues within a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street retailers
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for support on 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

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues can be their true selves and 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 that residents will enjoy. You’ll uphold high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies, showing new starters how to use equipment, or cleaning spills, you will prioritize Resident wellbeing.

We seek candidates with some kitchen experience, ideally with an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to obtain one. Strong organisational skills, good record-keeping, and the ability to follow recipes are essential. 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. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and pursue additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns appropriately.