Assistant Cook

Job introduction

Job Title: Assistant Cook

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Brushwood House (Speke) and Milvina House (Anfield) is a vibrant 60 bed Nursing home providing accommodation, care and support for residents with general Nursing and EMI Nursing assessed needs.

We require an Assistant Cook to join our team to ensure a clean & safe environment for our residents. We are seeking a professional and dedicated individual to join an established team at Liverpool City Council. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment we want to hear from you.

The Role:

• The Assistant Cook Will do preparation and cooking a variety of meals which include specialist diets at flexible times
• The Assistant Cook will maintain a high standard of cleanliness complying with Health and Safety procedures
• The Assistant Cook will maintain a high standard of food and table presentation using appropriate equipment for individual and small group meals
• The Assistant Cook will have knowledge and skill in preparing dishes for ethnic minority groups considering the cultural needs/requirements
• The Assistant Cook will assist with stock control
• The Assistant Cook will assist with ordering provisions
• The Assistant Cook will assist in the preparation of menus with service users
• The Assistant Cook will deputise in the absence of the cook
• The Assistant Cook will work in partnership with or as part of an integrated team of allied health and social care professionals
• The Assistant Cook will as required work within a 7 day service 8am / 6pm
• The Assistant Cook will assist with ensuring the cleanliness of kitchen equipment i.e assisting with the washing of utensils, crockery, pans etc
• To participate in the monitoring of kitchen equipment, tools and materials
• The Assistant Cook will assist with catering for special occasions, buffet, parties, barbecues and cultural events
• The Assistant Cook will participate in personal development, training and supervision sessions

Delete as appropriate: This role is fixed term for the purpose of XXX and will end XXX

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date: Midnight 17th November 2025
Shortlisting date: Ongoing
Interview date: Ongoing
Interview type: Face to face comepetancy based questions

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Michelle Broley, michelle.broley@liverpool.gov.uk

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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