Kitchen Assistant

HC One; York; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Kitchen Assistant in York to prepare and serve healthy meals for residents in our care homes. The role emphasizes kindness, cleanliness, and the importance of resident wellbeing, offering comprehensive training and diverse benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Group life assurance

GP online service for 24/7 consultations

Employee Assistance Programme for support

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Willing to learn and study for relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Train new staff and manage food supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Good record-keeping

Ability to follow recipes

Education

NVQ Level 2 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 influences every aspect of our care homes, including Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care. Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories, just like them. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

As a Kitchen Assistant, your responsibilities include preparing and serving nutritious, healthy meals that residents will enjoy. You will uphold high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Whether maintaining food supplies, managing fridge/freezer temperatures, training new staff, or cleaning spills, your focus will always be on resident wellbeing.

We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience. Ideally, you will have an NVQ Level 2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or be willing to study for one. Good record-keeping and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to follow recipes. When communicating with residents and 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 appropriately. All staff are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and to undertake additional training as needed. You should also feel confident in seeking advice and reporting concerns, including escalation if necessary.

We provide comprehensive training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits and support for your physical and mental wellbeing, including:

• Part-time hours
• Hourly rate subject to 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
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations, available to you and your children under 16
• Support from experienced colleagues in a dedicated team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support 24/7
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Referral scheme offering up to £1000 per successful hire

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues can be their true selves, reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim for a swift onboarding process from offer to start date.