Kitchen Assistant

Overview

About The Role Please note that this position is for Bank only working as and when needed.

In your role as a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all. You’ll help provide nutritious, well-balanced meals to Residents across our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. You’ll support Residents who have specific dietary needs and help deliver high quality care through food.

• Assisting with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook
• Serving meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly manner
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including equipment and surfaces
• Monitoring and recording food storage temperatures (fridges, freezers, etc.)
• Supporting stock rotation and ensuring ingredients are properly stored
• Showing new team members how to safely use kitchen equipment
• Washing up and ensuring the kitchen remains spotless — even after a busy lunch rush

All duties reflect care for Residents, keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind.

We’re looking for someone with some kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others. You’ll need either an NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or a willingness to work towards it. Strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to follow recipes and record information accurately are essential. Most importantly, you’ll show patience, respect, and genuine kindness with Residents and co-workers.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and you should be able to recognise signs of potential abuse, harm or neglect and know what to do if concerns arise. All colleagues must attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as required. You should also be able 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 are committed to helping Residents live their best possible lives and fostering inclusivity. We are enhancing how we support residents through digital care planning and are looking for team members who are comfortable with technology or willing to learn. We support colleagues’ personal and professional development with clear career pathways and opportunities to grow at regional and national levels.

We aim to recruit from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive working practices.

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.

We provide full training and a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and development, including:

• Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during a shift of eight hours or more
• 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 opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role