Cook (Ada Belfield Centre)

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We are looking for a 16 hour Cook to join our team.   ‍

We are looking to recruit a Cook ‍ to work at Ada Belfield a 40 bedded Residential Home for Older Adults, and a cafeteria with 30+ covers which is open to the public. The post holder will have the responsibility for all aspects of work in our busy kitchen.

The ideal candidate will be part of the Catering team that provide high quality freshly prepared food to meet individual’s nutritional and dietary needs and promote the café as a vibrant community resource.

Duties will include all general kitchen duties, food preparation, cooking, service, monitoring, and recording, serving customers, using the till, making up the table orders.

You must be able to work within strict policies and procedures regarding cleanliness and meal provision.

You will need to demonstrate an all-round catering experience and have good communication skills. Working to support specialist dietary requirements, it is essential that potential candidates possess an awareness of portion and cost control as well as giving priority to presentation and being customer focused. Experience of preparing and cooking meals is essential and ideally you will have previous experience of cooking for large groups, in particular older adults whereby nutritional and hydration requirements are of paramount importance and knowledge of special dietary requirements is advantageous.

To apply you will be ideally qualified to City & Guilds 706/1 level/NVQ Level II or have relevant experience, with a sound knowledge of Health and Safety and possess a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. The candidate must have excellent communication and customer service skills.

You must be able to work flexible from 8am till 4pm over seven days which includes week ends and bank holiday.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). 
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

For informal enquiries please contact Florence Shipley Community Care Centre and ask to speak to Tracy Wilkinson Deputy Unit Manager on telephone number 01629 535062