Chef Assistant

About Lyndon Hall Care Home
Lyndon Hall Care Home is a 79 bed care home located in West Bromwich, West Midlands. Providing residential, nursing and dementia care, the home offers a welcoming and supportive environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care. With a focus on promoting independence, wellbeing and meaningful daily experiences, Lyndon Hall is a rewarding place to work and make a genuine difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Chef Assistant Contract

•  £13.60 to £13.95 per hour
•  Contracted to 30 hours per week
•  Paid PVG/DBS, pension, uniform provided
•  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

No late evenings or split shifts, offering a consistent working pattern and genuine work life balance, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Overview
As Chef Assistant, you will play an important role in preparing and delivering high quality, nutritious meals that support wellbeing and enhance daily life. This is a rewarding position where your cooking brings comfort, routine and enjoyment to those you support.

You will prepare and serve meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences, ensuring high standards of presentation, hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times. Working with fresh ingredients, you will support menu planning and contribute to a varied and balanced dining experience.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. With no late evenings or split shifts, this role offers a consistent routine and strong work life balance while still allowing you to take pride in delivering quality food every day.

What We Are Looking For

•  Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
•  Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role
•  Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•  Good communication and organisational skills
•  A positive and reliable approach

What We Offer

•  Paid Enhanced DBS
•  Uniform provided
•  Group life assurance cover
•  Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
•  A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
•  GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
•  Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
•  Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
•  Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
•  Clear opportunities for career development and progression
•  Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
•  'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group
Lyndon Hall is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.