Assistant Chef - Hazelwood

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training platform

Onsite parking

Pension contributions up to 7%

Discounts & rewards app Rainly

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Award Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Wrekin Housing Group in Whitchurch, England, is seeking an Assistant Chef to prepare nutritious meals for ShireLiving residents. Join a team delivering catering services to residents in a seven-day rota, with a 30-hour week and a starting salary of £20,610.20 per annum.

The role involves stock control, ensuring food hygiene and safety standards, and supporting kitchen operations. DBS check is required; Right to Work in the UK is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering operations and maintaining food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Assist in stock control and ordering supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and comply with safety protocols.
• Support induction and training of new kitchen staff.

Job description

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.

Benefits:

• Continuous professional development with training, coaching, and mentoringEnhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leaveFree onsite parkingPaid Carer’s leaveYou will have access to our comprehensive training platformAccess to a number of fantastic rewards including free and discounted tickets to popular destinationsEmployer pension contributions up to 7%Access to our discounts and cashback app Rainly from day oneAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to our Long Service Award SchemeAccess to our Cycle to Work Scheme

What you will be doing:

• As our Assistant Chef, you'll support the delivery of an excellent catering service by:Preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residentsSupporting the day-to-day management of kitchen operationsMonitoring stock levels and carrying out inventory checksOrdering food and kitchen suppliesMaintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environmentSupporting the induction and training of new kitchen team membersBuilding positive relationships with residents and visitorsEnsuring 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 mealsHas experience of stock control, ordering supplies, and completing stock takesEnjoys following established processes and procedures while bringing creativity and fresh ideas to the kitchenIs proactive, adaptable, and willing to think outside the boxHas a friendly, positive approach and enjoys working with peopleTakes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and customer service

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 happenImprove 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.