Assistant Chef - Nutritious Meals for Residents

Housing Plus Group; Chetwynd Aston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued professional development

Enhanced parental leave

Free onsite parking

Carer’s leave

Training platform access

Discounts & rewards app Rainly

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Award Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Housing Plus Group is seeking an Assistant Chef at Queenswood to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for ShireLiving residents. This role supports daily kitchen operations at a supported housing facility in Whitchurch, Shropshire, with 70 apartments, some single or double occupancy.

You’ll ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety while building positive relationships with residents and staff. DBS check is required and Right to Work in the UK is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control, ordering supplies, and stock takes.
• Ability to prepare nutritious, well-presented meals for residents.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations and inventory checks.
• Monitor stock levels and order food and supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Assist induction and training of new kitchen staff.
• Build positive relationships with residents and visitors.

Skills

Stock control

Food preparation

Hygiene & safety

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Housing Plus Group is seeking an Assistant Chef at Queenswood to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for ShireLiving residents. This role supports daily kitchen operations at a supported housing facility in Whitchurch, Shropshire, with 70 apartments, some single or double occupancy.

You’ll ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety while building positive relationships with residents and staff. DBS check is required and Right to Work in the UK is necessary.