Cook

Job DescriptionContract Type: Fixed-Term for 2 yearsWorking Hours: 30 hours per week. Including weekend work and bank holidays Worker Type: Onsite WorkerSalary: Starting Salary is £24,702 (Level one) rising to 25,545 (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time)Location: Working within our Care Homes located in Bestwood Park and St AnnsWe've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more...Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.About the RoleAs cook it will be your responsibility to plan, order supplies, prepare and present high quality food and hospitality for our residents. Working to the highest of standards, ensuring dietary requirements of all the residents are met. We provide a mixture of modified diets and cater for all dietary requirements. Choice will always be provided with thought given to individual and cultural preferences.About YouThe ideal candidate will have: Prior experience working in the Catering sector Ability to prepare and cook high quality, nutritious meals for up to 45 residents Knowledge of stock control, menu planning and ordering Ability to maintain high levels of hygiene in our kitchen areas in accordance with EHO standards A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.You can find the job description for this post here At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.For informal enquiries please contact Laura Smedley by telephone on 07855971809 or by email at [email protected] Date: 29th November 2024 Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Interviews will be held: To be confirmedIf you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/homeBy applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.About UsThank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working - to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.