Chef - Wolverhampton, West Midlands County

Housing 21; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Wolverhampton is looking for a Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents, considering their individual dietary needs. The role emphasizes working in a supportive environment focused on making a social impact. Essential qualifications include experience in kitchen work and basic food hygiene. Benefits include holiday pay, health cash plan, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Health Cash Plan*

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Blue Light Card

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• An understanding of multi-cultural, diabetic, vegetarian, and low fat diets is desirable.
• Understanding of different cleaning materials and their suitability is desirable.
• Experience working in a kitchen is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals ensuring a balanced diet for residents.
• Ensure the service is provided hygienically and economically.
• Order necessary kitchen supplies.

Skills

Understanding of varied differing diets

Experience of working in a kitchen

Basic food hygiene

Willing to participate in training

Job description

Overview

Hours: Zero hour contract

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.

When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

The role

We are currently looking to recruit a Chef to join us working across two of our Wolverhampton schemes:

• Pine Court (WV11 1NG)
• Broadway Gardens (WV10 8EA)

Within the role you will be responsible for planning, preparing and cooking meals and light refreshments, ensuring that a varied and balanced diet is provided for all residents. You will make sure that provision is made for individuals’ medical, cultural, dietary and personal requirements.

You will ensure that the service is provided in a hygienic, efficient, and economical manner, as well as take responsibility for ordering necessary requirements for the kitchen.

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

The essential requirements for the role include:

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

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

Closing date for applications 11 November 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.