About the Role As Head of Service at HC‑One, you’ll value kindness above all. Your role spans Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes, ensuring residents receive nutritious, healthy meals and professional care with a focus on cleanliness, food safety and hygiene. Responsibilities Prepare and serve meals that residents will love. Assist in baking cakes for morning tea trolley and lunch desserts. Maintain food supplies, monitor fridge/freezer temperatures, train new staff on equipment usage, and keep the kitchen area spotless. Apply and uphold standards of the Food Safety Act 1990, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR and COSHH regulations. Keep accurate records and follow recipes meticulously. Requirements Experience in a kitchen environment and awareness of food safety and health & safety regulations. Strong record‑keeping, organisational skills and the ability to follow recipes are essential. Excellent communication and sincere, kind interaction with residents and colleagues are required. Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Free uniform Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more Company pension scheme 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Group life assurance cover Award‑winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications GP online – 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 including carefully selected partners Wellbeing – free access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 365 support for physical, mental and financial issues) Excellent recognition schemes such as “Kindness in Care” and Long Service Awards A referral scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

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