About the role
Are you a passionate Chef looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? HC-One is looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and a strong understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it is all about your positive energy and natural ability to get along with people.
As an Assistant Chef, you will cook and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You will provide outstanding support to the First Chef, taking charge in their absence. This includes managing food stock, optimizing the budget, coaching colleagues, and supervising kitchen clean‑up, all while keeping Resident wellbeing as a priority.
You will attend safeguarding training appropriate to your role and undertake additional training in associated areas. You must recognise signs of possible abuse, harm or neglect and know how to report concerns, including escalating if action is not taken.
You must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and demonstrate an understanding of HACCP principles. Strong organisational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, presenting food attractively, and following recipes accurately are essential.
Rewards & Benefits
- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
- Nutritious meal available 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 as needed
- 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
- Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team
- Colleague discounts – access to over 1600 high‑street discounts
- Wellbeing – free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- Attractive referral scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.
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