Assistant Cook - UK, Europe

Housing 21; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization providing care services in Walsall is seeking an Assistant Cook to join their team. In this role, you will assist in planning, preparing, and cooking meals while ensuring a balanced diet for all service users. The position includes basic food hygiene responsibilities and the opportunity to deputise for the cook when needed. Competitive benefits include holiday pay, occupational sick pay, and training opportunities. Applications close on December 21, 2025.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Occupational Maternity Pay

Health Cash Plan

Blue Light Card

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen.
• Basic food hygiene certification.
• Willingness to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook to plan, prepare, and cook meals.
• Maintain hygiene and provide a balanced diet.
• Deputise for the cook in their absence.

Skills

Experience of working in a kitchen

Basic food hygiene

Willingness to participate in training

Understanding of different cleaning materials

Understanding of varied diets

Job description

The vacancy

Hours: Zero Hour Contract

We are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Cook to join our team at Mattesley Court.

Within the role of Assistant Cook you will assist the cook to plan, prepare and cook meals and light refreshments, ensuring that a varied and balanced diet is provided for all service users and that provision is made for individuals medical, cultural or dietary requirements and personal preferences.

You will assist the cook to ensure that the service is provided in a hygienic, efficient and economical manner as well as deputise for the cook in their absence where appropriate.

Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job profile attached.

We’d love to meet you!

What we’re looking for

• Experience of working in a kitchen
• Basic food hygiene
• Willingness to participate in training
• Understanding of different cleaning materials and their suitability to identified tasks
• An understanding of varied differing diets, such as multi-cultural, diabetic, vegetarian and low fat

The benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Occupational Maternity Pay
• Health Cash Plan*
• Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure)
• Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development
• Health Cash Plan funded for those working a minimum of 10 hours per week on a guaranteed hour contract.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.

Closing date for applications 21 December 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.