At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve delicious, homemade meals that bring joy to our residents.
- Company: Join HC-One, where kindness is at the heart of everything we do.
- Benefits: Enjoy a great work-life balance, competitive pay, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible bank position perfect for picking up extra hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through your passion for food.
- Qualifications: Must have S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
About the Role
At HC-One, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a dedicated chef who can bring their skills and passion for food into our care home kitchen. You’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving wholesome, homemade meals that not only meet nutritional needs but also bring comfort and enjoyment to our residents every day. This is a bank position as and when required, perfect for those looking to pick up extra hours.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve wholesome, homemade meals to residents, ensuring nutritional requirements are met and meals are presented appealingly.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practice, applying HACCP principles.
- Participate in menu planning, showing creativity and pride in presenting nutritious dishes.
Requirements
- You will be an experienced cook with a recognised qualification, holding an S/NVQ2 in Catering & Hospitality or Professional Cookery, along with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Hold a sound understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and be confident in maintaining food safety and kitchen practice.
- You should be a team player with a positive attitude, caring approach, and the ability to bring creativity to menu planning.
- You must complete safeguarding training appropriate to your role, attend additional training in associated areas, and be able to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect, report concerns and, if necessary, seek escalation.
Benefits
- Great work life balance
- An hourly rate 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 - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
Employment Conditions
Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time‑limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.
