Kitchen Assistant

HC-One; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and ensure a high-quality dining experience for residents. This role requires compassion, creativity, and dependability, as you assist in creating appealing and nutritious meals. The position offers higher than average pay rates, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being and personal development.

Benefits

Higher than average pay rates

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Award-winning learning and development opportunities

24/7 online GP service

Colleague discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose-built luxury home

Free onsite car parking

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in meal preparation while considering residents' preferences.
• A keen interest in maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and embrace technology for care planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in planning and preparing meals.
• Help maintain kitchen standards for hygiene and safety.
• Support residents during meal times.

Skills

Curiosity

Compassion

Creativity

Courage

Dependability

Job description

About The Role

Our kitchen team at Brize Meadow Lodge is a huge part of care home life and the Kitchen Assistant helps the Cook to plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around our residents’ preferences, requests and dietary requirements. As well as helping to ensure the dining experience exceeds our resident’s expectations at every mealtime, the Kitchen Assistant will also help keep our state‑of‑the‑art kitchen facilities up to our high standards.

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.

The HC‑One Way

To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC‑One brings and nurtures five key qualities – what we call 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, fostering 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’re 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 continue to 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. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of 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 are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, 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.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. 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.

Benefits

We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return you will enjoy a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well‑being throughout your career as a Kitchen Assistant:

• Higher than average pay rates
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• 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
• Well‑being – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme, giving colleagues and their families 24/7 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
• First‑rate working environment in a purpose‑built luxury home
• Free onsite car parking and proximity to local transport links
• Refer a friend scheme