Caring Kitchen Assistant - Nourishing Meals & Dignity

About the role

Full time vacancy of 32 hours per week.

As a Kitchen Assistant at HC One, your primary focus is kindness, supporting residents with dignity and care through food.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely 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 dishes and keep the kitchen spotless after busy shifts

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience
• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation, or willingness to work toward it
• Strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail
• Ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
• Patience, respect, and genuine kindness when interacting with residents and colleagues

Safeguarding

All colleagues must recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect, attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role, seek advice and report concerns, including escalation if necessary.

Right to Work

Only those with the full right to work in the UK may apply. Sponsorship not offered; applicants on time limited visas are not considered.

Benefits

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal available during an eight hour or longer shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
• Learning and development support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for 24/7 consultation via an app (available to you and children under 16)
• Colleague discounts - access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Independent Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

About HC One

Kindness is at the core of our culture. We champion inclusivity and support staff with resources and development pathways, including postgraduate programmes and mandatory training. Our commitment to personal and professional growth ensures our team can thrive both in the kitchen and beyond.