Kitchen Assistant Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Noak Hill is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves assisting in meal preparation and serving, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen. Candidates should have some kitchen experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for helping others. The position offers part-time hours along with ongoing training and support for personal development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Organizational skills

Kindness and respect

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

Overview

Please note: This role is Part Time 21 hours per week, working 8am to 7pm. 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

What we offer

• Full training provision to support your development
• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications & Values

• Some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others
• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it
• Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
• Kindness, patience, respect for Residents and colleagues in all interactions
• Safeguarding is everyone\'s responsibility; able to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise
• All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas
• 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 believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning and look for team members who are comfortable with technology-or open to learning. You\'ll be supported every step of the way with clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities at regional and national levels.