Chef/Cook

Liverpool European Partnership; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Car lease

Family friendly policies

Discounted gym memberships

Employee volunteering

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a qualified Chef/Cook to join Brushwood House, a 60-bed nursing home providing care and meals for residents, including those with dementia.

You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, consider allergies and dietary needs, and maintain food presentation and hygiene in line with Health & Safety Regulations.

The role covers a 7-day rota, with shift pattens discussed at interview; a supportive kitchen team and opportunities for development are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified chef required and catering qualifications preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Ability to plan and prepare meals for dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nutritious meals for Brushwood House residents.
• Plan, prepare and cook meals for adults with dementia and dietary needs.
• Maintain food presentation standards and hygiene in line with EH regulations.
• Follow cleaning schedules and health & safety procedures.

Education

Qualified Chef

Job description

Job title: Chef/Cook

Please be advised that Liverpool City Council is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, this also applies to candidates who are already in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa with their current employer.

About us

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Brushwood House is a vibrant 60 bed Nursing home providing accommodation, care and support for residents with general Nursing and EMI Nursing assessed needs. To meet those assessed needs we require a qualified Chef to join our team.

We are seeking a professional and dedicated individual to join an established team at Liverpool City Council. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a chef you will be responsible for providing high quality nutritious food and meals for the residents of Brushwood House. In the role of Chef you will plan, prepare & cook a variety of meals to meet the dietary needs of adults living with dementia, taking into account any allergies and how food is specifically prepared i.e., liquid/ blended diet. Within the role of Chef you will be required to maintain a minimum standard of food presentation using appropriate equipment in keeping with the Environmental Health requirements. As the Chef you must follow a cleaning schedule this ensures a high standard of cleanliness complying with Health & Safety Procedures, Food Safety Act (1990) & Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.

The Chef/Cook will work flexibly over 7 days on a rota of shift patterns. Shift pattens will be discussed further at interview. Any additional allowances will be paid as part of your shift rota.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying. We are aware that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration. For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].