Assistant Cook - Walsall, West Midlands County

Housing 21; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the West Midlands is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the cook in preparing meals that meet diverse dietary needs. The role involves maintaining hygiene standards and assisting during the cook's absence. The ideal candidate will have kitchen experience and a basic understanding of food hygiene. This part-time position offers various employee benefits and a commitment to staff training and development.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan

Training and development

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Basic food hygiene certification is required.
• Willing to engage in further training to enhance skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and their appropriate use.
• Understanding of dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal planning and preparation.
• Ensure meals meet dietary and cultural needs.
• Maintain hygiene and efficiency in food service.
• Deputize for the cook when necessary.

Skills

Experience of working in a kitchen

Basic food hygiene

Understanding of different diets

Job description

Overview

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

Hours: 21 per week. Shift Pattern: Rota every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• 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 and deputise for the cook in their absence where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 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

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: 30 September 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.