Are you passionate about great food and creating a welcoming dining experience? Do you take pride in maintaining high standards and contributing to the well-being of others? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The HICA Group is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join our team at Albemarle in Hedon. In this role, you’ll play an integral part in delivering exceptional meals and ensuring a positive dining experience for our residents.
The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Pay & Hours:
£12.22 per hour
Day shifts available
24 hours per week
09:00 -17:30 - 3 days a week & alternate weekends
Working to a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend).
The Role:
Prepare beverages, assist with cooking tasks, and serve delicious meals that meet the nutritional needs of our residents.
Create freshly baked goods, such as cakes and buns, and prepare cold food options like salads and sandwiches.
Cook pre-prepared meals and ensure all food meets required safety standards.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen, dining areas, and serveries while adhering to health and safety regulations.
Document key tasks such as temperature checks and cleaning activities in line with our HACCP system.
Receive and store deliveries, ensuring accurate records and stock control to prevent waste.
Completing all relevant paperwork in a timely manner
Full training is provided so if you are new to the care sector, we will help you start your journey with confidence
About you:
Are you a talented food professional looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? The HICA Group is seeking dedicated individuals to join our growing team and provide the highest standard of person-centred care and support.
Our mission is to help people lead purposeful lives and maintain their independence. As a Food Service Assistant you will assist with mealtimes, while also going above and beyond to understand each person holistically.
We value accurate record-keeping, effective communication, and teamwork, all aimed at improving the lives of our residents, both young and old.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Are organized, attentive to detail, and passionate about food.
Take pride in creating a clean and safe kitchen environment.
Understand the importance of health and safety, food hygiene, and stock control.
Work well as part of a team and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Become part of the HICA family—a team that truly values care, respect, and professionalism. Apply now!
Rewards & Benefits:
Free parking
Access to low cost saving plans and loans
£500 rewards for every friend or family referral
On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme £000s awarded every month
Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year
Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices
Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits.
Paid breaks
Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression
In-house lottery with £0000s to be won every month
Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment & cinema discounts
Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room
Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling
Additional Information:
Albemarle is a specialist dementia home for 42 residents situated in the popular East Yorkshire market town of Hedon.
Albemarle is a two-storey residential home with a lift for access to the first floor. We have three lounges for relaxing, entertaining and socialising. We also have three different areas of enclosed garden; one area having a greenhouse and vegetable planters that service users enjoy.
The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across a range of services, including our care homes, residential settings and in the community.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.