Kitchen Assistant Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals, essential for the health and well-being of residents. Candidates must have kitchen experience or willingness to gain an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation. Key responsibilities include meal preparation, serving food, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

£12.27 to £12.77 per hour

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during long shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream access

Award-winning learning and support

GP online service

Learning from experienced colleagues

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor food storage temperatures.
• Support stock rotation and storage.
• Show new team members safe kitchen equipment use.
• Wash up and ensure cleanliness after busy shifts.

Job description

Role Overview

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality care through food. You will 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

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others. You will 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. ***Safeguarding*** – you must recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect, attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role, seek appropriate advice, and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

Core Values – Kindness 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.

Benefits

• £12.27 to £12.77 per hour – 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 – a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app – available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role.

Location

All Locations: Leeds – Acacia Court – Catering – Home Support Services.