Cook; Casual

Join Our Compassionate Team as a Cook for Elderly Persons' Homes

We have an exciting opportunity for a Casual Cook to join our team, reporting to the Unit Manager, and contributing to the well‑being of residents in our elderly persons' homes.

• Work closely with the staff team to provide nutritious and wholesome home‑cooked food, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Establish individuals' preferences and choices with residents and, where appropriate, staff teams to ensure that individuals' nutritious needs are met.
• Extend a caring approach to the residents, promoting their rights and preferences.
• Involved in ordering, creating new menus, and completing appropriate documentation in line with your role to ensure the kitchen and catering run smoothly.

• We are a leading council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
• Contribute to the well‑being of elderly residents and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
• We offer a supportive and caring work environment that values personal and professional development. Participation in supervision and appraisal processes enhances skills and career growth.

• Flexible full‑time working pattern of 37 hours per week.
• 29‑31 days of holidays plus 8 bank holidays.
• Support and access to high‑quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.
• Commitment to supporting the wellbeing of staff with good work/life balance and supportive leadership and workplace support.
• Access to a range of employee support products.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12‑week exercise programme with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.

• Knowledge of providing a well‑balanced diet in line with food safety legislation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Be able to read.
• Be able to record information.
• Be able to communicate clearly.
• Be able to oversee other kitchen staff on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Be able to work as both a team member and individually.
• Be able to provide emotional support to the residents of the Home.

• Knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques.
• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• Knowledge of preparing special diets and diets to meet specific cultural needs.

• A competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave.
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability).
• Access to high‑quality training programmes to advance your career.
• Commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and maintaining a good work/life balance.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), Metro Card).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12‑week exercise programme, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.