Kitchen Assistant

HC-One – Whitley Bay, England, United Kingdom

Posted 2 days ago
• 25 applicants

As a Kitchen Assistant at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all, supporting residents in our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Your role is full‑time, 30 hours per week, and focuses on delivering high‑quality care through food.

• Assist with meal preparation under the direction of the Chef or Cook
• Serve meals with warmth and respect in a timely and friendly 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 up and keep the kitchen spotless after the lunch rush

• 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 co‑workers
• Commitment to safeguarding, recognising signs of abuse or neglect, and reporting concerns

At HC-One, kindness is a way of life. We care about what matters most to our residents and support them to live their best lives. We value curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability.

• Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal available during shifts of ≥8 hours
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream – flexible access to pay
• Learning and development support, award‑winning programs and postgraduate pathways
• GP online service for you and children under 16
• Colleague discounts (access to over 1600 high‑street discounts)
• Independent Employee Assistance Programme (well‑being support)
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme up to £1000 per referral (depending on role)

You already have the full right to work in the UK and will work within our inclusive environment, dedicated to supporting your professional development.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing / Hospitals and Health Care