HC-One Ltd
About the Role:
As a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll play a vital role in preparing and serving nutritious meals for our residents, prioritizing their wellbeing and excellent food safety. Your kindness and commitment will make a tangible difference in their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals, adhering to high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, ensuring a safe and healthy environment.
- Maintain food supplies, refrigeration, and freezer temperatures, ensuring proper storage.
- Follow recipes accurately and efficiently.
- Assist in training new staff members.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for residents and colleagues.
- Report any potential safety concerns or incidents.
- Demonstrate excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
Skills and Expertise:
- Kitchen experience (preferred)
- NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation (or willingness to study for one)
- Excellent food hygiene and safety knowledge
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to follow recipes precisely
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to resident wellbeing
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and ability to identify potential abuse or neglect.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- Nutritious meal during 8+ hour shifts
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream
- Award-winning learning and development and support for qualification achievement
- GP online
- Colleagues discounts
- Wellbeing program (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Recognition schemes (Kindness in Care, Long Service Awards)
- Refer a friend scheme (up to 1000)
Why Join Us:
HC-One offers a supportive and inclusive environment where you can make a difference in the lives of residents. We value kindness, commitment, and teamwork, and offer comprehensive training, career development, and a variety of benefits to support your professional and personal growth. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and invite applicants from all backgrounds.