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Head of Service

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HC-One

Sep 10

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid-level (3-4 years)
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Healthcare

Requirements

  • - Kitchen experience
  • - Awareness of The Food Safety Act 1990
  • - Awareness of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • - Knowledge of RIDDOR regulations
  • - Knowledge of COSHH regulations
  • - Great record keeping skills
  • - Organisational skills
  • - Ability to follow recipes
  • - Considerate and kind communication with Residents and co-workers

Responsibilities

  • - Helping to prepare and serve nutritious, healthy meals that our residents will love.
  • - Assisting and preparing the cakes for the morning tea trolley and the lunch time dessert/cakes.
  • - Demonstrating the highest standards in cleanliness, food safety and hygiene.
  • - Maintaining food supplies and fridge/freezer temperatures.
  • - Showing new starters how to use the equipment.
  • - Scrubbing that last bit of spilled food from inside the oven.
  • - Always having resident well-being in mind above anything else.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Head of Service role at HC-One?

The primary focus of the Head of Service role at HC-One is to demonstrate kindness and ensure the well-being of residents through the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Kitchen experience is required for this position, along with knowledge of The Food Safety Act 1990, The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR, and COSHH regulations.

Are there any specific skills needed for the Head of Service role?

Yes, great record keeping and organisational skills are essential, as well as the ability to follow recipes and communicate kindly with residents and coworkers.

What kind of training will be provided?

HC-One will provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn something new as part of your career development as Head of Service.

What benefits are offered to Head of Service employees?

Benefits include a paid Enhanced DBS/PVG, free uniform, a nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more, a company pension scheme, 28 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, life assurance cover, GP online consultations, access to colleague discounts, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for support.

Is there any recognition for employees at HC-One?

Yes, HC-One has excellent recognition schemes including ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards to acknowledge the contributions of employees.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

Employees can access award-winning learning and development programs and receive support to achieve qualifications throughout their career at HC-One.

How quickly can I expect to start if offered the job?

HC-One is committed to providing a quick turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with the organization on day one.

Welcome to HC-One, where we believe in caring with kindness.

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Mission & Purpose

Welcome to HC-One, the 'Kind Care Company'​ We offer professional residential, nursing and specialist dementia care for older people with circa 275 care homes located throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Our aim is to be the first choice care home in each community for residents and colleagues; they will achieve this mission through providing the kindest possible care to residents. HC-One is pioneering a simple approach, where kindness is the guiding ethos. We strive to make a difference to the lives of older men and women in communities across the UK by fostering a culture that actively encourages simple kindness. Kindness isn't just a warm and fuzzy feeling, it's an incredibly powerful force for good.