Cook Supervisor

Housing and Estates Management

Cook Supervisor

Temporary, up to 12 months, maternity cover role (secondment will be considered).

Monday – Friday 25 hours per week 9.30am – 1.30pm

NS5 £25,989-£26,403 per annum, pro rata

£13.47 – £13.69 per hour (pay award from 1 April 2026 under negotiation)

Work base Newark on Trent

Would you like to be part of our Catering team providing a nutritious 2 course lunch to elderly and vulnerable tenants at our housing with care schemes?

The primary focus of the role is day to day management of the kitchen, placing orders and supporting the team in growth, maintaining our 5 * hygiene rating and planning menus with input from the tenants, as well as ensuring the kitchen and dining room are operated in an efficient manner.

As part of the team, you will be working alongside professional, committed and experienced colleagues who are passionate about the work they do.

We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the local government pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service, and a range of other benefits including £10 gym membership at one of our gyms in the district and a funded health cash plan.

For more information about the role, please contact Klair Pollard, Domestic Services Team Leader on klair.pollard@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Please apply including a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role. This will be considered more favourably than just a generic CV.

Closing Date: 19 April 2026

Interviews: 23 April 2026

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is situated in the historic market town of Newark, in the heart of Nottinghamshire. We’re proud of our vast district and our national attractions including the National Civil War Centre, Newark Castle, Southwell Minster and Sherwood Forest. We’re easily accessible by both road and rail and we boast some of the nicest parks and green spaces in England. We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers.