Kitchen Assistant

HC-One Ltd.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

At HC-One, a leading provider of care homes, the Kitchen Assistant role involves preparing nutritious meals and maintaining food hygiene standards. The position offers training and various employee benefits as part of a supportive team, ensuring a fulfilling work environment for individuals passionate about caring for others.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Flexible access to pay

Award-winning learning opportunities

24/7 GP consultation

Colleague discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience required.
• Willingness to obtain NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Manage food supplies and assist with training new starters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation

Job description

About The Role

In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all: kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person who works here understands that our Residents are individuals with their own stories to tell. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

About The Company

We provide full training, making this a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits and services supporting your physical and psychological well-being. Throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant, we will invest in you, offering additional support and benefits including:

• Part-time 19 hours
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online - 24/7 GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues as part of a supportive team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 to you and your family
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme offering up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusivity and ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

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About You

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals that residents love. You’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene. Your responsibilities include managing food supplies, maintaining fridge/freezer temperatures, training new starters, and cleaning. Resident wellbeing is your priority.

We seek a Kitchen Assistant with some kitchen experience and ideally an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or the willingness to obtain one. Good record-keeping, organizational skills, and the ability to follow recipes are essential. You should communicate considerately and kindly with residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. Attendance at safeguarding training and related courses is required, along with the ability to seek advice and escalate concerns when necessary.