Contract: Casual, Zero Hours Contract
Location: New Bradley Hall, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, DY6 9NS
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Overview: At Black Country Housing Group, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our residents, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and individual rights. We believe in creating a warm, friendly, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are now looking for a casual Kitchen Assistant to join the team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and meal preparation.
New Bradley Hall is a purpose built, dementia friendly home, offering the highest quality of residential care in a stylish and homely environment. The home provides 66 en-suite rooms across three floors, all furnished to the highest standard. There are a range of lounges and quiet rooms, so that individuals are able to enjoy a varied lifestyle. Within the home there is also a purpose built cinema room, on-site hairdressing facilities and a café area. Our aim is to provide the right care, tailored to meet residents’ individual needs and preferences. We want to support residents to maximise their independence.
Please note that this post is subject to a full disclosure and barring service (DBS) enhanced check which will be undertaken as part of pre-employment checks and we are unable to accept applications from anyone who requires visa sponsorship.
Job Description:
Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with the preparation of all foods, to meet specification and customer requirements.
Presenting and serving of food in a friendly efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
Receiving new stock, checking quality and quantity, and maintaining records to meet the relevant food hygiene regulations.
Deputising in the absence of the Cook.
To be aware of the need for good hygiene practices and ensure high standards of personal hygiene, kitchen hygiene in the preparation and service of food and the cleanliness of equipment and premises.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Experience in preparation and serving of food within a large catering operation.
Experience of working with vulnerable people and their dietary requirements.
Possess a Basic Food Hygeine certificate.
Possess an NVQ Level 2 City & Guilds or equivalent in Professional Cookery or be willing to work towards.
Knowledge of food hygiene standards.
Ability to use general catering equipment safely and correctly.
Understand health and safety and food preparation standards.
Benefits:
12.07% holiday pay paid monthly
Staff recognition scheme
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters.
Access to a virtual GP and various wellbeing events and activities throughout the year.
A broad learning and development programme to support your continuous professional development.
About Us:
With over 2,200 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham, as well as a purpose-built residential care home and supported living schemes, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities. Through our career development, training, and employment services, we help individuals achieve their aspirations.
Since our founding in 1974, we’ve significantly expanded both the number of homes we manage and the range of housing-related services we provide. Each year, we positively impact the lives of thousands of customers.
At Black Country Housing Group, our values are more than just words—they shape the way we operate and how our colleagues interact daily. We’re dedicated to the growth and well-being of our team, earning Gold recognition from Investors in People.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we continuously strive to create a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those of different ages, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and marital statuses.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role. please complete the application form and upload your CV.
Closing Date: 27th July 2026*
*Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated closing date where we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, or require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please get in touch with our HR team via (url removed) who will be happy to assist
Salary description
£12.85 - £12.85 per hour