Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Position Details: This is a full-time role working 30 hours per week. The available shifts are 9-3 or 7:30-6:30. Full flexibility is required.

About HC-One: At HC-One, we value kindness above all. Our care homes for Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care are built on the understanding that our residents are individuals with their own stories. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Responsibilities:

1. Help prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals loved by our residents.
2. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene.
3. Assist with maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures.
4. Show new starters how to use kitchen equipment.
5. Ensure resident wellbeing is always prioritized in your work.

Candidate Requirements:

• Some kitchen experience preferred.
• Possession of NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to study for it.
• Good record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Kind and considerate communication with residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding:

All colleagues must recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond appropriately. Attendance at safeguarding training is mandatory, along with additional role-specific training.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG check.
• Free uniform provided.
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Group life assurance.
• Wagestream for flexible pay access.
• Learning and development opportunities, including qualifications.
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations.
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support.
• Recognition schemes such as \’Kindness in Care\’ and Long Service Awards.
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards up to £1000.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to join our HC-One family. We aim to provide a quick onboarding process so you can start with us promptly.

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