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Assistant Chef

HC-One

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Location:
United Kingdom, Braintree

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Category:
Gastronomy

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

14.50 - 14.85 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef. 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals
  • provide outstanding support to First Chef, taking charge in their absence
  • managing food stock
  • working out how to make the most of budget
  • coaching a colleague
  • supervising kitchen clean-up
  • always have Resident wellbeing in mind
  • recognise signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect
  • attend safeguarding training
  • seek appropriate advice and report concerns

Requirements:

  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  • great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
  • brilliant, positive energy
  • natural ability to get along with people
  • organised and meet deadlines
  • present food attractively
  • knack for following recipes perfectly
  • truly considerate and kind when communicating
  • full right to work in the UK

Nice to have:

comfortable with technology or open to learning

What we offer:
  • £1,000 welcome bonus (pro rata)
  • Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
  • Free uniform
  • 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
  • Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications
  • GP online - around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
  • opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues
  • Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts
  • Wellbeing - free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
  • attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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