Assistant Chef

Wrekin Housing Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrekin Housing Group is seeking a passionate cook to join their In House Catering team in Whitchurch. The role involves preparing meals for ShireLiving residents, making a real difference in their lives. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a supportive environment with strong emphasis on professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Paid Carer’s leave

Employer pension contributions up to 7%

Discounts and cashback app access

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing quality food for large groups.
• Ability to order supplies and conduct stock takes.
• Creative mindset in food presentation and flavors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and delicious meals for residents.
• Order supplies and maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Train new kitchen staff on standards and procedures.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food ordering

Sanitation standards

Job description

Hours of Work:30 hours per week available, covering a 7 day rota

Shift Pattern:07:00am to 15:00pm

Salary:£12.73 per hour

The role:

Are you passionate about showcasing your cooking skills?This is a great opportunity for you to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for our ShireLiving residents putting a smile on their faces.Our ShireLiving or supported housing facilities provide people over 55 years old a safe, secure, and caring environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you will become a key part of the team to deliver catering services to our residents. Our brand new brand new scheme in Whitchurch, Shropshire has 70 apartments that may be single or double occupied.

In return, we offer you a rewarding opportunity within a supportive team of experienced mentors and peers, ensuring you thrive throughout your career.

• Continuous professional development with training, coaching, and mentoring
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave
• Free onsite parking
• Paid Carer’s leave
• You will have access to our comprehensive training platform
• Access to a number of fantastic rewards including free and discounted tickets to popular destinations
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%
• Access to our discounts and cashback app Rainly from day one
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our Long Service Award Scheme
• Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme

What you will be doing:

• Preparing quality food
• Ordering supplies
• Cleaning and organising the food preparation area
• Training new kitchen employees on standards and regulations
• Have a friendly approach towards visitors and residents
• Monitoring the kitchen area to ensure sanitation standards are maintained

About you:

• You will be someone who has the ability to create great food, that is well presented, full of flavour, balanced and nutritional
• You will have experience of ordering supplies and carrying out stock takes
• You will be someone who would embrace processes and procedures along with adding in a good measure of your creativity
• You will be open to new ideas and thinking out of the box

About Us:

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:

• Own it – make it happen
• Improve it - move things forward.
• Live it – show understanding and compassion

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

Our Inclusive Culture:

The Wrekin Housing Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation . All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network .

Next Steps:

To apply for this role, please submit an application.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.

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• Job Reference wrekinhousinggroup/TP/751/101
• Contract Type Part Time / Permanent
• Closing Date 24 June, 2025
• Job Category Catering
• Business Unit In House Catering
• Location Hazelwood, Whitchurch, United Kingdom