Assistant Chef

Overview

About the role

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. You'll be organised, able to meet deadlines, present your food attractively, and have a knack for following recipes precisely. When communicating with Residents or co-workers, you'll be considerate and kind.

In your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you'll value one thing above all: Kindness. This carries across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes. You'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to Residents.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Chef, you will:

• Cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that Residents will love.
• Provide outstanding support to the First Chef and take charge in their absence.
• Manage food stock, optimise budget use, coach a colleague, and supervise kitchen clean-up with Resident wellbeing in mind.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in related areas, including seeking appropriate advice and reporting 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 caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings five key qualities-What we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curious-asking questions, 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.

We champion inclusivity and value a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are enhancing support for residents through digital care planning. As we grow our digital capabilities, we're looking for team members who are comfortable with technology-or open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growth-opening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We can only consider applications from individuals who already have full right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed.

Rewards & Benefits

You will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being. As an Assistant Chef, we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• 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 - around the clock GP consultation via an app (for you and your children under 16)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding team
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing - confidential Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 support for personal issues
• Recognition schemes such as 'Kindness in Care' and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

This is a part-time position working 18 hours per week - shifts are 8am-6pm.