Relief Cook

Worcestershire County Council; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Learning & development

Flexible working

Equality & diversity

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council seeks a Relief Cook to join Howbury House, providing meals for residents. The role covers hours as and when required to cover absences, with a basic food hygiene certificate and experience in catering and dietary needs.

Desirable City and Guilds catering qualification; ability to work in a team or alone; committed to high standards of care for residents in long-term accommodation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a basic food hygiene certificate.
• Experience and knowledge of different dietary requirements, cooking and food preparation.
• Desirable City and Guilds catering qualification.

Skills

Basic food hygiene

Education

City and Guilds catering qualification

Job description

Job Title

Relief Cook

Pay and Hours

Salary: £13.70 -£13.92 per hour +14.49%

Hours per Week: 0 Hours per Week

Location

Howbury House

Description

Howbury House provides long term residential accommodation and support for 32 individuals. We are registered with CQC to provide personal care to people, some of whom may be living with dementia. We are looking for a Relief Cook to join our team. Hours as and when required to cover absences. The successful cook applicant must have a basic food hygiene certificate, experience and knowledge of different dietary requirements, cooking, and food preparation. It is desirable to have a city and guilds catering qualification. You need to be able to understand the rights and needs of older people, work as part of a team but also be able to work on your own initiative. We are an established team of dedicated staff and are very proud of the work we do and are looking for caring people to share our commitment to provide the best care for our residents.

Benefits

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we’ll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
• Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date

Application Closing Date: 17th November 26Anticipated Interview Date: to be agreed