Cook (CDC)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

6% shift/weekend allowance

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a part-time Cook for the Positive Step Assessment Unit in Doncaster. The role requires shift work across 7 days, 25 hours weekly, with a pro-rata Grade 6 salary of £27,274–£28,153 and a 6% all-inclusive allowance for shift and weekend working.

DBS enhanced disclosure is required. You will provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for 33 service users, manage budget and stock, and lead kitchen staff within health and social care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a kitchen and mentoring/supervising kitchen staff is essential.
• A level 2 food safety in catering & evidence of Continued Professional development is preferred.
• An understanding the nutritional requirements of Adults in a health and social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess quantity and order provisions for the kitchen.
• Manage and monitor the food budget to avoid overspending.
• Manage stocks, cleaning schedules and food hygiene records.
• Work with service users to create personalised dietary care plans.
• Ensure health and safety of the kitchen and lead the team.
• Ensure duties meet CQC Standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Staff supervision

Food safety level 2

CPD

Nutrition for adults

Job description

Based at: Positive Step Unit, Bentley, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 6, £27,274 – £28,153 pro-rata + 6% All inclusive allowance for shift and weekend working

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, 25 Hours per week

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Cook at Positive Step Assessment Unit.

We are a short term assessment unit that provide the environment and service to ensure that our service users are given every opportunity to return to living in their own home by supporting and re-enabling them during their short stay at Positive Step. The Cook plays a part in this by providing fresh, nutritional meals to each of the 33 service users.

You will provide a high quality seasonal, nutritional, varied and well balanced menus. To give service users, in an assessment unit for adults following a hospital admission, choice and control and reflect religious or cultural needs. Responsible for ensuring good quality meal provisions which reflect control, cleanliness, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity and choice.

Duties include:

Core responsibilities and duties will include:

1. Responsible for assessing quantity and ordering all provisions required by the kitchen.
2. Management and monitoring the food budget and to ensure that the budget is not overspent.
3. Managing, complete and monitor all food stocks, kitchen cleaning schedules and food hygiene records.
4. Work with individual service users to create personalised dietary care plans.
5. Responsible for the overall health and safety of the kitchen environment and the staff working within it, while leading this team.
6. All duties and responsibilities must be undertaken to meet regulations and standards as set out in the CQC Standards.

What you will bring to the role:

The post requires shift working, working a rota pattern which covers 7 days a week and includes weekends and Bank Holidays. You will cover a combination of days and afters shifts within this role. The days and afters shifts are working between the hours of 07:00 hours and 18:00 hours. With flexibility being essential in all advertised roles.

Experience of working in a kitchen and mentoring/supervising kitchen staff is essential. A level 2 food safety in catering & evidence of Continued Professional development is preferred. An understanding the nutritional requirements of Adults in a health and social care environment, considering their physical, social and emotional needs of the service users.

We value a range of experiences and skills.

Details on what it is like working for us (service/team):

Positive Step is a short-term assessment unit and therefore is fast paced and a very busy environment. We aim to provide support in an enabling environment facilitating independence, involvement, privacy, dignity and safety. We will respect the rights of individuals, whilst promoting equality and providing positive choice and stimulation. We will give guests a voice and listen to what they say; enabling them to develop core skills and confidence. We aim to create an environment of motivation, trust and respect and aim to maximise independent living by facilitating a safe discharge home with appropriate support where at all possible.

If you believe that you could make a difference in this role and can fit into our values, then this could be the role for you.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 16th November 2026 and interviews are anticipated week commencing 30th November 2026.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Sharon Gillespie, Deputy Manager Email: [e-mail] or Debbie Westwood Assistant Manager Email: [e-mail]

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 6, £27,274 – £28,153 pro-rata + 6% All inclusive allowance for shift and weekend working

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Leisure and Culture

Job Role: Specialist