Cook (Foyle Valley)

POST: PartiTime Permanent Post and Reserve List LOCATION: Foyle Valley House, L' Derry Foyle Valley House is a female hostel accommodation giving support and care for up to 14 homeless women who have an alcohol dependency. It is situated close to the city centre of Derry~Londonderry. Foyle Valley House provides a comfortable and safe home with 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Catering or City & Guilds 706/707 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent AND 6 months experience working as a professional cook. OR One years experience or more, working as a professional cook if you do not hold the above qualification It is a genuine occupational qualification for the above position that the holder be female within the meaning of Article 10 of the sex discrimination Northern Ireland Order 1976. This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check. All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's. Apex is an equal opportunities employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community, due to under representations in parts of our workforce. WHY WORK FOR APEX? We offer: Competitive pay Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service Contributory pension scheme Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional) Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline Bike to Work Scheme Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer) Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits: comprehensive paid induction programme enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year enhanced rate for overtime worked free on-site car parking CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 2nd October 2024 APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in this position please apply online via Skills: Cooking Catering NVQ Level 2 Professional Benefits: 20 Annual Leave Days 12 Statutory Days Sick Pay Maternity Pay Paternity Pay