12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Part Time 22.5 hours per week (3 days over 7 days per week) The weekly Rota will be fixed and wherever possible the days will be consecutive. *Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship* About the role Were looking for an Assistant Chef to support our Head of Catering 3 days a week in the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen at Plaxton Court, a high-quality retirement village that offers older people a relaxed, safe, and welcoming place to live. Youll assist in the production of food that will be served to residents and the public in the coffee shop and events/parties ensuring the kitchen area is always clean and support the Food Service Assistants with the service of food to residents/public. About you As our Assistant Chef, youll hold an appropriate catering qualification (NVQ Level 2 Food Production or similar) and have relevant experience of food production to a high standard in a commercial catering operation. Working to a budget for food costs but also working to income targets, youll have experience of adherence to EHO regulations in relation to food safety. With sound interpersonal and communication skills, youll be able to work as part of the team as well as occasionally manage it. If you want to work with a team that really care and feel you can bring the right skills and experience to the role, click Apply now! Our core priority JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well managed communities prioritising those in greatest need. How to apply To apply, please complete the online application. Closing date for applications is 30th September 2025. Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing on an on-going basis and reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received. Additional Information We are a values driven organisation and our values drive our behaviours. Were at our best when were continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference
and we hope others will do the same. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where all colleagues can be themselves. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty. As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
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