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Chef - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary £24,750 per annum
Location Lichfield, Beacon Park Village
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift Pattern: To work across 7 days, shifts to be agreed

 

We are currently looking to recruit a Chef to join our team.

 

Within the role you will be required 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 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 (desirable)
  • An understanding of varied differing diets, such as multi-cultural, diabetic, vegetarian and low fat (desirable)

 

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

 

*Health Cash Plan funded for those working a minimum of 10 hours per week on a guaranteed hour contract.

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 5 October 2026, with interviews taking place 8 October 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.

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.

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!

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