Kitchen Assistant Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A care home provider seeks a Kitchen Assistant in Sheffield to assist in meal preparation and deliver high-quality food care to residents. The role emphasizes cleanliness and respect in service, alongside the need for a passion for helping others. Applicants should be willing to undergo training for NVQ2 in Catering. The position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits, supporting colleagues' wellbeing throughout their career.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Financial wellbeing access via Wagestream

Award-winning learning and development support

24/7 GP online consultations

Refer-a-friend programme

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience and a real 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.
• Serving meals warmly and respectfully.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitoring food storage temperatures and ensuring proper storage.

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 including:

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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 and co-workers
• Safeguarding awareness: 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

About HC-One & Values

• At HC-One, kindness is a way of life. We value five key qualities called the HC-One Way: We are curious, compassionate, creative, courageous, and dependable.
• We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves.
• We are building digital care planning to streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient.
• We support colleagues with clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and opportunities at regional and national levels.

Pay and benefits: £12.27 to £12.77 per hour. Location: All Locations including Sheffield (specific location details may apply).
Job family: Home Support Services.

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 — 24/7 GP consultation via an app (for you and your children under 16)
• Access to colleague discounts and Wellbeing services
• Long service awards and kindness recognition schemes
• Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1000 per referral