Cook - Tynedale House

Northumberland Fire Group; Blyth; On-site; GBP 23,337,000 - 35,802,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus holidays (FT

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (pro-rata)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Blyth is seeking a cook for a permanent part-time role (24.5 hours per week) in the Tynedale House catering team. The shift pattern is 8am–4pm, on a two-week rota with enhanced pay for weekends/bank holidays.

A basic food hygiene certificate and knowledge of catering equipment are required, with training on Health and Safety and Manual Handling provided. The role offers a starting pay of £13.26 per hour, with a pro rata salary range detailed by NCC.

Qualifications

• Must have a basic food hygiene certificate and knowledge of catering tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and training in Manual Handling is required.
• Additional training and support will be offered to successful candidate.
• Experience in kitchen work including food preparation and cooking, and willingness to learn to prepare meals for specialised diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in line with dietary requirements.
• Cook meals and manage kitchen tasks efficiently.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and contribute to menu planning.
• Be willing to learn and prepare meals for specialised diets.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Health and safety

Manual handling

Education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Tools

Catering equipment

Job description

Cook Permanent / Part time 24.5 hours Tynedale House, Blyth

Do you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference to the residents of Northumberland? Tynedale House is a residential home rated Outstanding by CQC and provides excellent support and care to people with learning disabilities in both residential and respite settings.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our catering team as a cook. You must have a basic food hygiene certificate and knowledge of the tasks and operation of catering tools and equipment. Knowledge of Health and Safety and training in Manual Handling is also required. Additional training and support will be offered to any successful candidate. You should have relevant experience of working in a kitchen to include food preparation, cooking and be willing to learn to/and prepare meals for specialised diets.

This is a permanent position for 24.5 hours per week. This post is based on a shift pattern, working 7 hour shifts from 8am- 4pm (1hr lunch break), on 2-week rota: Week one: Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun Week two: Wed, Thur, Fri Enhancements are payable on this rota for weekend and bank holiday hours worked.

We are offering: A starting salary of £13.26 per hour £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (£16,940 - £17,208 pro rata salary) Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Why choose us? We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930.

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