Chef - West Midlands, UK
| Posting date: | 03 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.66 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 January 2025 |
| Location: | West Midlands, UK, WV11 1NG |
| Company: | Housing 21 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1068627 |
Summary
Hours: 12 hours per week
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 our team at Pine Court.
Within the role you will be responsible to plan, prepare and cook meals and light refreshments ensuring that a varied and balanced diet is provided for all residents and that provision is made for individuals medical, cultural, or dietary requirements and personal preferences.
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.
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
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
At Housing 21 we’re proud to be actively recognising the importance of our employees and rewarding them accordingly. You will receive:
- 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 is 5 January 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.