Assistant Chef

Overview

HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. You’ll be organised, meet deadlines, present food attractively, follow recipes precisely, and communicate with Residents and co-workers with kindness and consideration.

In your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all:
Kindness. It carries across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to Residents who are people with their own stories.

As an Assistant Chef you will:

• cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that Residents will love
• provide outstanding support to the First Chef, taking charge in their absence
• manage food stock, work out how to make the most of the budget
• coach a colleague or supervise the kitchen clean-up
• always have Resident wellbeing in mind above anything else

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You should recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

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, so we can support them to live their best possible lives. We bring five key qualities—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 foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do. We are enhancing our digital care planning to streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. You’ll be supported as you learn new technologies.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From your job offer, we aim for the quickest possible start with full support along the way. 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 the 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 criteria will not be progressed.

You will enjoy a wide range of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being as an Assistant Chef. Benefits include:

• 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 interactive app (for you and your children under 16)
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Wellbeing support via an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral (role dependent)