Assistant Cook - Part Time

Peterborough City Council; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council seeks an energetic part-time cook/kitchen team member for a commercial kitchen at Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home. You'll be responsible for cooking, following menus for a healthy diet for young residents, and day-to-day kitchen operations. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and cooking experience, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to safety and hygiene.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Access to discounts through Vivup

Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave

Car lease scheme

Paid volunteering hours annually

Qualifications

• Cook experience and a general catering background.
• Responsibility for managing stock levels and ordering.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Cook at least once a week and assist with daily kitchen operations.
• Follow pre-planned menus for 25+ covers per sitting.
• Manage stock levels and ensure safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Flexibility

Independence

Teamwork

Catering experience

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

NVQ in Catering or equivalent

Job description

All about the Role

We are looking to recruit an energetic, enthusiastic part-time cook/kitchen team member to work in our commercial kitchen at Clare Lodge Secure Children's Home. The position requires following pre-planned menus for lunch and dinner, serving a minimum of 25+ covers per sitting for residents and their care workers. The menu is developed in accordance with the Homes Policy, consulting with residents to ensure a healthy, varied diet for young people aged between 12 and 17 years.

Duties include cooking at least once a week and assisting with day-to-day kitchen operations on non-cook days.

All About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene and NVQ or equivalent in Catering
• Flexibility to undertake additional hours and shift swaps to cover planned leave or sickness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Cook experience and a general catering background
• Responsibility for the kitchen environment and assisting on cook days
• Managing stock levels and ordering within PCC guidelines
• Receiving and checking deliveries, reporting discrepancies
• Operating kitchen equipment, waste management, health and safety, hygiene, and food allergen regulations
• Undertaking training in relevant policies and procedures related to safety and security in a secure environment

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and offer benefits including:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, sick pay, and a local government pension scheme
• Access to benefits via Vivup, including discounts, Cycle to Work, and Home & Electronics schemes
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro-rata)
• Car lease scheme
• Flexible bank holiday arrangements
• Tax-efficient Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs)
• Development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Paid volunteering hours annually
• Access to our equality, diversity, and inclusion network
• Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards

Our Commitments

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, fostering diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including disabled individuals, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities. We aim to make our recruitment process accessible; if you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.