Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 September 2025 |
| Location: | SY6 7BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Housing Plus Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 723 |
Summary
Job title: Kitchen Assistant
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours: 21 hours per week, permanent
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support others every day? We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join us at our Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire.
The Sandford Nursing Home is a happy, welcoming environment set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care.
In this role, you’ll help prepare meals and snacks for residents, keep dining and kitchen areas clean and tidy, and ensure food is served to a high standard. You’ll play an important part in creating a positive mealtime experience that promotes dignity, choice and independence for residents. If you have good communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team, and are committed to delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills and experience required:
Holds Food Safety Level One or willingness to work towards the qualification (desirable)
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work schedule
A commitment to the understanding of a good customer service
Previous experience of working with older people
Ability to form positive relationships with colleagues
Good verbal communication skills with good written skills
Working knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 12th September 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: The Sandford Nursing Home, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Hours: 21 hours per week, permanent
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support others every day? We’re looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join us at our Nursing Home in Church Stretton, Shropshire.
The Sandford Nursing Home is a happy, welcoming environment set amongst the Shropshire hills with luxurious accommodation and expert, nursing-led care.
In this role, you’ll help prepare meals and snacks for residents, keep dining and kitchen areas clean and tidy, and ensure food is served to a high standard. You’ll play an important part in creating a positive mealtime experience that promotes dignity, choice and independence for residents. If you have good communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team, and are committed to delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills and experience required:
Holds Food Safety Level One or willingness to work towards the qualification (desirable)
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work schedule
A commitment to the understanding of a good customer service
Previous experience of working with older people
Ability to form positive relationships with colleagues
Good verbal communication skills with good written skills
Working knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Due to the nature of this post, the role is subject to an Enhanced with Adult Barred DBS disclosure.
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata to hours worked) and Occupational Sick Pay. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme plus more. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you need any support in making your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 12th September 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert