Cook

Peterborough City Council; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Cook to join their team at a children's home in Cambridgeshire. The Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy meals while ensuring high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have experience in the catering industry, a Food Hygiene Certificate, and be able to work flexible shifts including weekends. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in young people's lives.

Benefits

Discounts via Vivup

Ability to buy additional annual leave

Car lease scheme

Flexible bank holidays

Employee Recognition Awards

Development opportunities including apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment is essential.
• Candidates must understand food hygiene practices.
• Ability to manage food allergies and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing meals for children with various dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Support the service in promoting nutritious diets.

Skills

Previous experience in the catering industry

Experience of cooking for multiples of people

Experience in ordering and stock control of food

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

NVQ or relevant Catering Certification

Ability to work to a set rota system

Job description

All about the Role

To assist and produce a range of food and drinks for the Home. To support the service in promoting the need for a nutritious and balanced diet.

Maintain Health and Safety, waste management and food hygiene standards within the home and kitchen.

Work within a rota pattern of shifts including 14:00-19:00 weekdays and working alternate weekends 10:00-15:00.

To maintain an awareness of the specific needs of individuals e.g. food allergens, vegetarians, controlled diets and ethnic minority groups.

Take responsibility for high standards of food hygiene including maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchen areas and food equipment. This will include keeping safe food records and the execution of cleaning schedules.

All about our Team

Cherry Lodge is a local authority children's home and offers short breaks and shared care placements to children and young people with severe disabilities, complex health and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 5 and 19. It has a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are child focused and thrive to provide young people with opportunities, development and experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Cook and make a real difference to young people's lives.

All about You

• Previous experience in the catering industry
• Experience of cooking for multiples of people who may require different meals
• Experience in ordering and stock control of food
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• NVQ or relevant Catering Certification
• To be able to work to a set rota system which includes weekends and bank holidays as per the shift pattern.

All about our Benefits

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] we will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.