Cook (Florence Shipley)

We are looking for a 12 hour Cook to join our team. You must be able to work within a team and be able to prepare and cook 100+ meals from a full range of pre-planned menus to ensure that individual requirements or preferences are met. The centre also has a café with 40+ covers which is open to the public so, duties include 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. Knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene is essential as are numerical skills around stock control and ordering.

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.

You must be able to work flexible from 8am till 4pm over seven days which includes weekends 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 

For informal enquiries please contact Florence Shipley Community Care Centre and ask to speak to Paul Morris Service Manager on telephone number 01629 531367

Provisional Interview Date: TBC