Assistant Cook

Salary

12,943.42 per annum

Location

Walsall, Deighton Court

This is a permanent, part time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

Hours: 20 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Rolling rota over a seven day week - including Bank Holidays - between the hours of 8:am to 15:00pm.

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 an Assistant Cook to join our team at Deighton Court.

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

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

Closing date for applications 27 October 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.

About us

We know that great people make a great organisation, which is why we put people at the heart of everything we do. You are as valuable to us as our corporate employees, which is why we offer occupational sick pay, occupational maternity and paternity pay and benefits such as the Blue Light Card to all our Extra Care employees.

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 and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. 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. You shouldn't have to choose between a career and care, and we want to support you to advance your career with us, which is why we have a dedicated learning pathway through our Extra Care Academy that could lead to future roles with salaries of £50,000 A career in care means you can make a difference and help our residents to live independently in their own homes.

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

Benefits

Blue Light

Card

Discounted retail, leisure and hospitality

Holiday trade

scheme

Funded health

cash plan

Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay

Pension

contributions

Occupational sick pay

Lifestyle discounts

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Learning and development opportunities