Kitchen Assistant Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve high-quality meals to Residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity. Candidates should have some kitchen experience and a passion for helping others. The role offers full training, a supportive environment, and a range of benefits including competitive pay, a pension scheme, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts over eight hours

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing support

Award-winning learning and development support

GP online service for consultations

Colleague discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes like 'Kindness in Care'

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and a passion for helping others.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely manner.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Job description

Overview

Please note: This is a full time role 34hrs per week. In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you'll value one thing above all: kindness. It's the thread that runs through everything we do in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person who works with us understands that our Residents are individuals with their own life experiences, families, and stories. By joining HC-One, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful difference every day - giving something back to those who have given so much throughout their lives. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality care through food. You'll help prepare and serve nutritious, well-balanced meals that support the health and wellbeing of our Residents - many of whom have specific dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook


• Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner


• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces


• Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.)


• Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are properly stored


• Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment


• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless - even after a busy lunch rush

Everything you do will reflect your care for the Residents, always keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind. We'll provide full training, so it's a great opportunity to learn something new.

What we offer and requirements

• £12.60 to £13.10 per hour


• We’re looking for someone with some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others. You\'ll need either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or a willingness to work towards it. Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately are essential. And most importantly, every time you interact with a Resident or co-worker, you\'ll show patience, respect, and genuine kindness.


• Safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility and it is important that you are able to recognise signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.


• HC-One is committed to diversity and inclusivity and supports digital care planning as part of our care delivery. You\'ll be supported every step of the way with clear career pathways and ongoing professional development.


• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG


• Free uniform


• During a shift 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 and support to achieve qualifications


• GP online - service providing around the clock GP consultation via app, available to you and your children under 16


• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts


• Wellbeing - free access to Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for issues)


• Excellent recognition schemes such as \'Kindness in Care\' and Long Service Awards


• An attractive refer a friend scheme