Employer:
Housing 21
Location:
Dudley, West Midlands County, DY1 2GP
Pay:
£12.41 per hour, Competitive
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
29/03/2026
About this job
Hours: Zero hours contract
Shift Pattern: As and when required
We are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Cook to join our team.
Within the role of Assistant Cook you will 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.
The role includes some paperwork.
You will assist the cook to ensure that the service is provided in a hygienic, efficient and economical manner as well as deputise for the cook in their absence where appropriate.
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:
* 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
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
* 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 15 March 2026. 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.
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