About The Role
Are you a passionate Chef looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference?
HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. Whenever you communicate with a Resident or co‑worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.
In your role as an Assistant Chef 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 single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
As an Assistant Chef you will cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You will provide outstanding support to the First Chef, taking charge in their absence. You will manage food stock, work out how to make the most of your budget, coach a colleague, supervise kitchen clean‑up, always keeping Resident wellbeing front and centre.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must be able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training in associated areas. You can seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.
Responsibilities
- Organise and meet deadlines.
- Present food attractively and follow recipes accurately.
- Communicate with Residents and co‑workers considerately.
- Cook and serve nutritious meals expected by Residents.
- Support the First Chef and take charge in their absence.
- Manage food stock and budget.
- Coach colleagues and supervise kitchen clean‑up.
- Maintain resident wellbeing as priority.
- Recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect and report concerns.
- Attend safeguarding training and additional associated training.
Qualifications
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Positive, energetic, and considerate personality.
- Ability to work well with others and cooperate in a team environment.
- Good organisational skills and time management.
Rewards & Benefits
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG.
- Free uniform.
- Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
- Free nutritious meal when on an eight‑hour shift.
- 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 service, providing around‑the‑clock GP consultation through an app, available to you and your children under 16.
- Access to over 1600 high street discounts through colleague discount scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free, independent, confidential support 24/7/365.
- Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards.
- Refer a friend scheme – up to £1000 per referral, depending on role.
Right to Work
We require that you have full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or consider applications from those on a time‑limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.
