Salary
£22,651 per annum, pro rata
Location
Goscote, The Watermill
This is a permanent, part time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 GMT.
The vacancy
Hours: Zero hour contract
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.
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
The essential requirements for the role include:
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
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
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 8 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.
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
Work Location: In person