Assistant Chef | Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Support

Housing Plus Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentoring

Maternity leave

Parking

Carer’s leave

Training platform access

Rewards program

Pension contributions

Rainly app

Employee assistance

Long service award

Cycle to work

Job summary

Housing Plus Group is seeking an Assistant Chef for The Coppice to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for ShireLiving residents aged 55+. You will join a friendly team in Whitchurch, Shropshire, delivering catering services within a safe, caring environment.

You’ll manage day-to-day kitchen operations, monitor stock, order supplies, ensure hygiene standards, and support training for new kitchen staff while building positive relationships with residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Focus on nutritious, well-presented meals.
• Experience with stock control and ordering supplies.
• Adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations and stock checks.
• Monitor stock levels and carry out inventory checks.
• Order food and kitchen supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen and adhere to hygiene standards.
• Assist in training new kitchen staff.

Skills

Nutrition-focused cooking

Stock control

Food safety

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

Housing Plus Group is seeking an Assistant Chef for The Coppice to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for ShireLiving residents aged 55+. You will join a friendly team in Whitchurch, Shropshire, delivering catering services within a safe, caring environment.

You’ll manage day-to-day kitchen operations, monitor stock, order supplies, ensure hygiene standards, and support training for new kitchen staff while building positive relationships with residents and visitors.