Kitchen Assistant

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant (Part‑time) at HC‑One.

Location: Hinckley, England, United Kingdom.

Position Type: Part‑time, 16‑20 hours per week with full flexibility required.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant at HC‑One, you’ll value kindness above all, ensuring each resident receives respectful care through nutritious meals. You will support the Chef or Cook, maintain a clean kitchen, and help ensure food safety and dietary requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook.
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces.
• Monitor and record food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.).
• Support stock rotation and ensure ingredients are properly stored.
• Show new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment.
• Wash up and ensure the kitchen remains spotless even after a busy lunch rush.

Qualifications

You should have some kitchen experience and a genuine passion for helping others. An NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation is preferred, or a willingness to work towards one. Strong organisational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately are essential. Above all, you must demonstrate patience, respect, and genuine kindness when interacting with residents and co‑workers.

Safeguarding

All staff must recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. You will attend safeguarding training and may need to undertake additional training in related areas. You will also have the ability to seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About HC‑One

At HC‑One, kindness is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, supporting them to live their best possible lives. We champion inclusivity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

• We are curious—asking questions and seeking to understand.
• We are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.
• We are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.
• We are dependable—people can always count on us.

Benefits

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
• Free uniform.
• Nutritious meal available during an eight‑hour shift or longer.
• 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 and support to achieve qualifications.
• GP online – around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an app, available to you and your children under 16.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues in a committed team.
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1,600 high street discounts.
• Wellbeing – free, independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
• Attractive referral scheme up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on role.

We only consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time‑limited visa.