Chef

With a sound understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), you’ll be confident in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practice. Beyond your technical skills, you’ll bring creativity to menu planning, pride in presenting nutritious and appetising dishes, and a genuine passion for making mealtimes special for our Residents. Above all, you’ll be a team player with a positive attitude and a caring approach that reflects the values of HC-One.\n\nSafeguarding 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.\n\n \n\nAbout HC-One\n \n\nAt 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.\n\nTo provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualities—what we call Kindness the HC-One Way:\n\n•\tWe are curious—asking questions, seeking to understand.\n\n•\tWe are compassionate—walking in the shoes of others.\n\n•\tWe are creative—finding practical ways to make things happen.\n\n•\tWe are courageous—supporting residents to live the life they choose.\n\n•\tAnd we are dependable—people can always count on us.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe are 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nPlease 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.\n\nRewards & Benefits\n\nYou will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as a Chef HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles:\n\nGreat work life balance\n\nAn hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications\n\nPaid Enhanced DBS/PVG\n\nFree uniform\n\nDuring a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available\n\nCompany pension scheme\n\n28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays\n\nGroup life assurance cover\n\nWagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it\n\nAward-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.\n\nGP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16\n\nAn opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.\n\nColleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.\n\nWellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues\n\nExcellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards\n\nAn attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role