Assistant Chef

HC-One; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking an Assistant Chef to assist in cooking and serving healthy meals while ensuring the well-being of residents. The ideal candidate must have a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a passion for kindness. The position offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits including career development opportunities and a nutritious meal during shifts.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance cover

Financial wellbeing access

Award-winning learning and development

Online GP service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points necessary.
• Ability to present food attractively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cooking and serving nutritious meals.
• Manage food stock and optimise budget.
• Ensure Resident wellbeing is prioritized.

Skills

Understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Organizational skills

Positive energy

Ability to follow recipes

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

About The Role

HC-One is looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.

In your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals that Residents will love.Provide outstanding support to the First Chef and take charge in their absence.
• Manage food stock, optimise budget, coach colleagues and supervise kitchen clean‑up.
• Ensure Resident wellbeing is the priority above all.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must recognise signs indicative of possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms 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 should seek appropriate advice, report concerns and, if action is not taken, escalating.

About HC-One

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.

Key values – 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. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC‑One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes and make daily tasks more efficient. As we grow our digital capabilities we’re looking for team members who are comfortable with technology – or open to learning. You’ll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. 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.

Applications only in the UK are considered. 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.

Rewards & Benefits

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
• A nutritious meal during shifts 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 as you need it
• Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
• GP online – a service providing around‑the‑clock GP consultation via an interactive app, available to you and your children under 16
• An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
• Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners
• Wellbeing – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer‑a‑friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role