Kitchen Assistant Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in City Of London. You will be responsible for assisting with meal preparation, serving meals with respect, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. The ideal candidate will have some kitchen experience or a passion for helping others, along with strong organisational skills. Full training will be provided, along with various benefits including a company pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Colleague discounts

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and accurately record information.
• Respect and genuine kindness in interactions with Residents or co-workers.
• Willingness to attend safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor food storage temperatures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

Overview

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.

In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being, and throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits.

What we\'re looking for

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others


• 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


• Patience, respect, and genuine kindness in every interaction with Residents or co-workers


• Safeguarding awareness and the ability to recognise signs of potential abuse, harm, or neglect, and to know what to do if concerns arise


• Willingness to attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role and undertake additional training as required


• Ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word—it\'s a way of life. We bring five key qualities, the HC-One Way:

• We are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand


• We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others


• We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen


• We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose


• We are dependable—people can always count on us

We champion inclusivity, foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do. We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning, which is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we grow our digital capabilities, we\'re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology—or open to learning. You\'ll be supported every step of the way, and HC-One is committed to your personal and professional development.

From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. We offer clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities at regional and national levels.

Benefits

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications


• 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—round-the-clock GP consultation via an interactive app (available to you and your children under 16)


• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team


• Colleague discounts—access to over 1600 high street discounts


• Wellbeing support: free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7/365) for you and your family


• Recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards


• Refer-a-friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral (depending on the role)