Part-Time Kitchen Assistant — Compassion & Growth

HC-One Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

DBS/PVG paid

28 days leave incl. holidays

Group life assurance

Pension scheme

Wagestream access

GP online service

Staff discounts

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our care home teams. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support staff with food handling.

The role emphasizes compassion, patient care, and teamwork within Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care settings. You will work under supervision to follow recipes, record information, and learn proper safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.

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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Willingness to improve

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

HC-One is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join our care home teams. You will help prepare and serve nutritious meals, maintain kitchen hygiene, and support staff with food handling.

The role emphasizes compassion, patient care, and teamwork within Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care settings. You will work under supervision to follow recipes, record information, and learn proper safety procedures.