Assistant Chef - Hazelwood

The Wrekin Housing Group Limited; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Parental leave

Free parking

Carer’s leave

Training platform access

Tickets rewards

Pension 7%

Rainly app

EAP

Long Service Award

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Wrekin Housing Group Limited in Whitchurch is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare nutritious meals for ShireLiving residents. This 30-hour per week role operates on a 7-day rota, with shifts from 07:00 to 15:00, on a part-time permanent basis.

You will assist with day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain hygiene standards, and work within a supportive team in a housing and care environment for residents aged 55+. The role offers development opportunities and access to employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for producing delicious, well-presented, and nutritionally balanced meals
• Enjoys following established processes and procedures while bringing creativity and fresh ideas to the kitchen
• Is proactive, adaptable, and willing to think outside the box
• Has a friendly, positive approach and enjoys working with people

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day management of kitchen operations
• Monitoring stock levels and carrying out inventory checks
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Building positive relationships with residents and visitors
• Ensuring food hygiene, health and safety, and sanitation standards are consistently maintained

Job description

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Job Reference wrekinhousinggroup/TP/751/820

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Part Time / Permanent

Casual agreement

£20,610.20 per annum

Working Hours:

30

Location:

Whitchurch

Closing Date:

28/09/2026

Job Category:

Catering

Region / Division:

Group

Business Unit:

Care and Support

Job Introduction

Contract Type:Permanent

Salary:£20,610.20 per annum

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

Hours: 07:00am to 15:00pm covering a 7 day rota

Location:Hazelwood, Whitchurch, SY13 1FQ

The role:

Are you passionate about showcasing your cooking skills? We are looking for an Assistant Chef 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 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:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of kitchen operations
• Monitoring stock levels and carrying out inventory checks
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Building positive relationships with residents and visitors
• Ensuring food hygiene, health and safety, and sanitation standards are consistently maintained

About you:

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for producing delicious, well-presented, and nutritionally balanced meals
• Enjoys following established processes and procedures while bringing creativity and fresh ideas to the kitchen
• Is proactive, adaptable, and willing to think outside the box
• Has a friendly, positive approach and enjoys working with people

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 Housing Plus 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.

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

This position does not offer sponsorship, and successful candidates will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK.

*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.