Cook 788/3817

Lincolnshire pa.; Quarrington; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Residential Care Home Cook in Sleaford to join a dedicated team. The role is 37 hours per week, on-site, with mornings, evenings and weekends working patterns.

You will plan weekly menus for staff and young people, prepare healthy meals to accommodate dietary needs including vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and coeliac options, and maintain records with food hygiene standards.

Qualifikationen

• Experience planning weekly menus for staff and young people.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen handling.
• Willingness to complete required training and induction.

Aufgaben

• Plan and prepare weekly menus for staff and young people.
• Create healthy, varied meals including vegetarian, halal, gluten-free options.
• Keep accurate records and follow food hygiene standards.
• Carry out daily and weekly kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Complete mandatory training and contribute to service needs.

Kenntnisse

Menu planning

Dietary requirements

Food hygiene

Record keeping

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

Cook 788/3817

Company: Lincolnshire County Council

Salary: £26,846 to £28,153 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sleaford, NG34 7TY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 30 Nov 2026

Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week; mornings, evenings and weekends

Closing Date: Monday 30th November 2026

Lincolnshire Secure Unit is a Secure Children's home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

We are looking for a creative, innovative and resourceful Residential Care Home Cook to join our highly passionate and dedicated care team who provide a safe, nurturing and caring environment for children and young people. We look after children and young people between the ages of 11 and 18 who are placed with us through the Youth Custody Service or for welfare reasons.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

About the Role

We have one full time position available (37 hours a week), working mornings, evenings and weekends. There will be occasions when additional hours would be offered, to support with covering service needs.

You will:

• Have responsibility for planning and preparing weekly menus for both staff and young people
• Prepare and understand healthy, varied, freshly made meals for a range of dietary requirements; Vegetarian, Halal, gluten free and coeliac, as well as other specific dietary requirements
• Keep accurate records and follow food hygiene standards
• Maintain and undertake the daily and weekly cleaning tasks within the kitchen area
• Complete all mandatory LCC training

You will be joining a team in a role that provides variety and challenge, where no two days are the same. This role offers opportunities for personal learning and growth to enable you to achieve the expected professional standards of a Residential Care Home Cook.

About Our Offer

Mentorship and Support: You will be mentored by our experienced and supportive team, ensuring you have the guidance and support you need to excel.

Comprehensive Induction: We will provide a full induction to help ensure you get the best start to your new role.

Competitive Salary: £26,847 - £28,153

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact James Guthrie on 01529 414300 or alternatively you can email [e-mail]

Applications close Monday 30th November 2026.

Please be advised that this position will be subject to a criminal record check.

If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [e-mail].

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Essential requirements

About YouAs a Residential Care Home Cook you will be an integral part of the team. You will need to be prepared to develop positive relationships with all our children and young people, gain an understanding of their individual needs, ensuring you have compassion and empathy at all times. All Cooks must work within our core values: kindness, nurture, care, respect, empathy and compassion. We will provide you with the necessary training that you will need to fulfil your role and support you through a full induction program. To apply you will need to be; Enthusiastic Resilient Innovative Flexible A good team player

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