Cook

HC-One Ltd.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One Ltd. is seeking a Cook for Kings Court to create appealing and nutritious meals focused on residents' preferences. Join us to foster an ambient dining experience and support our ethos of compassionate care, all while enjoying competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Learning and development opportunities with support for qualifications

GP online service for you and your children under 16

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking and nearby transport links

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in meal planning and preparation.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements for residents.
• Ability to work in a collaborative kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a variety of appealing and nutritious meals.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager for smooth kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with dietary requirements and preferences.

Skills

Meal preparation

Nutritional awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

About The Role

The Cook at Kings Court will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals that are appealing, nutritious, and centered around our residents’ preferences, requests, and dietary requirements. You will work with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and share our ethos of creating an ambient dining experience at every mealtime, helping to create a great place to live for our residents.

About HC-One

At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life.

To provide the kindest possible care, there are 5 values or qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team demonstrates and supports daily. These are called Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues, and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We are creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in supporting residents to live the life they want, and we are reliable.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse workforce allows us to learn from each other and better serve the communities we work in.

Our dedicated colleagues strive to deliver outstanding care and support their professional and personal growth. We offer robust career pathways, CPD, and postgraduate programs. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with opportunities to progress into regional and national roles.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is important that you can recognize 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 as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and escalate concerns if necessary.

We’ll provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits and services to support your well-being, including:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover
• Learning and development opportunities with support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Purpose-built luxury working environment
• Free onsite parking and nearby transport links
• Refer a friend scheme

We aim for a quick onboarding process and are committed to supporting our colleagues to be their true selves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family.