Kitchen Assistant

Overview

Join to apply for the Kitchen Assistant role at HC-One in North Shields, England, United Kingdom. This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week and full flexibility is required.

We look for someone with kitchen experience and a real passion for helping others. You’ll work in a caring environment across Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes, and have the chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

• 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

Everything you do will reflect your care for the Residents, keeping their comfort and dignity front of mind.

• Some kitchen experience; real passion for helping others
• NVQ2 in Catering or Food Preparation or willingness to work towards it
• Strong organisational skills, keen eye for detail, ability to follow recipes and record information accurately
• Patience, respect and genuine kindness in interactions with Residents and co-workers
• Safeguarding: ability to recognise signs of abuse, harm or neglect; all colleagues must attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed; ability to seek appropriate advice and escalate concerns

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. We champion inclusivity and a diverse workforce reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and prioritise inclusive practices.

We are enhancing our 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, with support provided along the way.

• Full training provided
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 25 or 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay
• Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online service; access for you and your children under 16
• Colleague discounts and wellbeing support
• Recognition schemes and long service awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme (eligibility criteria apply)

Other notes
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We can only consider applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on time-limited visas.