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Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information attachment.
If it is difficult for you to apply online please contact us at Human Resources, Runnymede Borough Council, Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AH.
Email: <a href="mailto:humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk" target="_blank">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a>. or Telephone: 01932 425517.



Kitchen Assistant Salary Range £12,734- £13,115 20 hours per week Fixed Post
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our small kitchen team at our Social Centres in Addlestone.&nbsp; We aim to provide high quality day services and activities for the older residents of Runnymede so flexibility is important as you will be required to cover in periods of absence across our sites.
The Centre offers a traditional home cooked meal as well as providing a tea bar with freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes and drinks.&nbsp; The key duties will be ensuring that kitchen and tea bar areas are kept to a high standard of cleanliness and provide assistance to the Cook and Assistant Cook in preparing meals.&nbsp;
Although no experience is necessary, as we provide full training, we are looking for someone who is committed to providing a high-quality service and who enjoys working with people.&nbsp; There is also a requirement for flexibility, as we would expect this person to assist in the covering sickness and holiday at our various centres.
Experience of working in this environment is preferred, as we appreciate the challenges of a commercial kitchen can be hard work and hot, so candidates must be physically able to work in this setting.
About you
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
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<li>Basic Literacy and numeracy</li>
<li>Previous kitchen assistant experience would be desirable</li>
<li>Organised</li>
<li>Willing to undertake training</li>
<li>Flexible and willing to assist at various centres when required, so own transport is essential</li>
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Runnymede Social Centres are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for the over 55s within our community. &nbsp;Our mission is to provide high quality day services and activities as well as the provision of a balanced and nutritious 2-course meal. We support our residents by encouraging independence, enhancing wellbeing and providing an environment that promotes social interaction.
As a team we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support. We are driven by the belief that everyone attending one of our sites will be in an inclusive and engaging space.
This role provides the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals who care about making a difference in the community.
This role has a real purpose and aims to contribute to the health, happiness and quality of life for our centre users. Joining our team means working towards the shared goal of enhancing the lives of older adults through compassionate care and meaningful engagement
About Runnymede
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.&nbsp; We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.&nbsp;
Benefits 
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<li>84 hours, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>
<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions</li>
<li>Free Parking</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>
<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>
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How to apply
Please click the Apply Now Button
For more information on the role including the job description please see the extra information section
Application form only – CV’s will not be accepted,
We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2" target="_blank">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.
For an informal chat about this role please contact (Tracy Guscott), (Day Services Manager) on (01932 355707 / 841088) or (<a href="mailto:tracy.guscott@runnymede.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.guscott@runnymede.gov.uk</a>).
Closing Date: Midnight 29th July&nbsp;2025
Interview Date(s): Wednesday 6th August 2025
If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.

Runnymede Borough Council

Kitchen Assistant

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Casual Catering Assistant
About the Role: 
We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Casual Catering Assistant to work across multiple council venues.
You will be the face of the venues to our customers and as such you will enjoy liaising with people and deal with all aspects of our offer, to include table service for both food and drinks, along with the clearing tables etc.
You must familiarise yourself with the menus and be able to advise our guests on the options available.
You will be involved at the beginning of an adventure with great prospects of further career progression.
About the candidate: 
You will be passionate about providing a great service and be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role is required.
We would like to hear from you if you have a great customer focus and ability to communicate with our patrons, in this busy environment, which is an essential part of this role.
You will require great communication skills as you will be dealing with your colleagues and guests and require a sense of fun and enthusiasm.
The ideal candidate will be fully flexible to work evenings and weekends as and when required to meet the business demands.
For further details please contact David Woods, Hospitality Manager on email <a href="mailto:davidwoods@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">davidwoods@wirral.gov.uk</a>.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Casual Catering Assistant

We are recruiting for various school catering positions within Caerphilly County Borough's Area 4 Catering Team.&nbsp; Locations covered by the team are as follows:&nbsp; Llanbradach, Ystrad Mynach, Penallta, Hengoed, Gelligaer, Nelson, Gilfach, Fleur De Lys, Tir y Berth and Pengam.If you’d like to be part of our award-winning catering team, that promotes a warm atmosphere and can make a difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.Whether you’re looking for morning work, or something to fit around a busy schedule – we have something for everyone.We cater for every school in the borough, so we are likely to have opportunities around your preferred location.We have the following vacancies available in Area 4:Catering Assistant – Grade 1*<ul><li>Llanfabon Infants School – 5 hours per week</li><li>Llancaeach Junior School – 5 hours per week</li><li>Trinity Fields School - 10 hours per week</li></ul>Assistant Cook - Grade 3<ul><li>Greenhill Primary School – 10 hours per week</li></ul>Breakfast Club Assistant - Grade 1*<ul><li>Ystrad Mynach Primary School - 5 hours per week&nbsp;</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.&nbsp; &nbsp; To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list&nbsp; &nbsp; After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Stockwood on 01443864055 or email <a href="mailto:stockk@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">stockk@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.&nbsp;&nbsp; Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.&nbsp;We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.&nbsp;If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.&nbsp;*Caerphilly County Borough Council is committed to paying the real Living Wage.&nbsp; The advertised salary for this post therefore includes a pay supplement.&nbsp;





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

School Catering Vacancies Area 4

We are recruiting for various school catering positions within Caerphilly County Borough's Area 2 Catering Team.&nbsp; Locations covered by the team are as follows:&nbsp; Bedwas, Trethomas, Machen, Graig y Rhacca, Rudry and Caerphilly Town.If you’d like to be part of our award-winning catering team, that promotes a warm atmosphere and can make a difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.Whether you’re looking for morning work, or something to fit around a busy schedule – we have something for everyone.We cater for every school in the borough, so we are likely to have opportunities around your preferred location.We have the following vacancies available in Area 2:Breakfast Club Assistant – Grade 1*<ul><li>St Helen's Catholic Primary School - 5 hours per week</li><li>Bedwas Infants School – 5 hours per week</li></ul>Breakfast Club Supervisor – Grade 3<ul><li>Cwrt Rawlin Primary School - 5 hours per week</li><li>Hendre Infants School - 5 hours per week</li><li>Hendredenny Primary School – 5 hours per week</li><li>St Helen's Catholic Primary School - 5 hours per week</li></ul>Catering Assistant – Grade 1*<ul><li>Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni (Y Gwyndy) – 10 hours per week</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.&nbsp; &nbsp; To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list&nbsp; &nbsp; After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Corrine Harris on 07713092807 or email <a href="mailto:HARRIC1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">HARRIC1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.&nbsp;&nbsp; Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.&nbsp;We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.&nbsp;If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.&nbsp;*Caerphilly County Borough Council is committed to paying the real Living Wage.&nbsp; The advertised salary for this post therefore includes a pay supplement.&nbsp;





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School Catering Vacancies Area 2

We are recruiting an Assistant Cook at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: &nbsp;25 hours per week Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st January 2026 Location: Ty PenalltaTeam: Meals Direct This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £16,489.19 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive environment where your work truly matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Meals Direct is a vital lifeline for many residents across the borough. Every role within our service is essential to keeping our operation running smoothly—and we’re looking for someone special to join our dedicated team. As part of our positive and caring culture, you’ll help deliver high-quality meals and meaningful moments to those who need them most. About the role : Assistant cook Monday to Friday 6.30am to 11.30am Please note: When absences occur, you will be required to cover as Cook In Charge When covering as cook in charge the hours and duties are as follows: Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Duties: You’ll step in to cover the full responsibilities of the Cook in Charge during absences, ensuring continuity and quality in our service.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Level 2 Food Safety Qualification</li><li>The Ability to work precisely and effectively under pressure</li><li>Experience of large scale catering.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Haylee Williams on 01443 864055 or email <a href="mailto:willih7@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">willih7@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Assistant Cook

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We are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Boughton Heath Academy who is both reliable and hard working. It would be beneficial if the applicant has experience in a similar role. The role purpose will be to undertake, normally under supervision, the preparation, cooking, serving and clearing away of food and general cleaning outlined in the job description. However, the applicant will be expected to undertake such work as may be determined by the Principal/ Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the main responsibilities of the job.
The post is term time only: 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@boughtonheath.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

Job DescriptionDirectorate: Adults &amp; Health&nbsp; &nbsp;Job Title: Casual CookLocation: Piggs Corner or Collins House&nbsp;Band: B&nbsp; &nbsp;Salary: £13.34 per hourHours: 0 hrs Casual ContractAn exciting opportunity has arisen within our Provider Bank Service within Thurrock.This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to assist with cooking meals for the residents of our care home in Corringham or residents of our Extra Care facility in Grays.&nbsp;You will be required to cover absence at both sites when you are available.&nbsp; You will need to have previous experience of cooking for a large amount of people and being part of a great team in a busy kitchen.&nbsp; &nbsp;The successful candidate will be flexible and able to work as part of a team and also to be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision and use their own initiative within established procedures and processes to deliver a high quality service to our Clients with a person centred approach in line with the Care Act and Current Legislation within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;You will be required to attend mandatory training in areas that are relevant to the role.&nbsp; Shadowing will also be provided. You will encourage, motivate, and support Clients while ensuring their safety and welfare in their homes when providing them with their meals.&nbsp;Core values include individuality, independence, choice, dignity, respect, rights, confidentiality and fulfilment, which guarantees Clients receive a high standard of service.&nbsp;The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to travel borough wide. Candidates will need to have good values and continually promote, service user choice and control, fulfilment, respect, privacy, dignity, rights and independence.The post holders will need to be kind, compassionate, caring, flexible and committed.The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling – training also provided.A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Adults is required at enhanced plus barred list levelFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Janine Wildman on: 07708509530. Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;10th July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;20th July 2025&nbsp;</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;31st July 2025 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ef-9C_jN9GVPgOn3ZRgUfVwBGWvZ4zYPMCsF-9qGnPZ6hQ?e=ym45GA" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Casual Cook

About UsNorth Somerset Council’s Community Meals Service are looking for Cooks/Kitchen Assistants for casual hours to cover cook’s duties during periods of &nbsp;leave &nbsp;to reheat pre -prepared meals and make sandwiches to be delivered 7 days a week to vulnerable people.&nbsp; There is a need to cover across two kitchens for North Somerset Council, one in the South of North Somerset (Weston based and cover of surrounding villages) and the North of North Somerset (Clevedon based and cover of surrounding villages).The RoleExperience required within a kitchen environment particularly with cooking and freezer temperatures.&nbsp; Training will be provided by our on-site cooks in the use of the kitchen equipment.&nbsp; You must be willing to train in Environmental Health regulations required in a kitchen environment, including keeping daily recordings of temperatures and in stock control.Sandwiches should be freshly made each day for teas while waiting for ovens to heat.&nbsp; Food is then loaded into insulated boxes for the team of Community Meals drivers to take out for delivery.&nbsp; First deliveries start at 11.30.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be supported by a Team Manager and the Community Meals Business Support Team.Our kitchens operate 7 days a week over 52 weeks except Christmas Day and New Years Day when alternative provision will be provided.&nbsp; The hours will be between 8am and 2pm weekdays, depending on the kitchen, and between 9am &nbsp;and 12pm at weekends.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Cooking of pre-prepared food delivered from manufacturers.</li><li>Preparation of ingredients for sandwiches, salads for evening meals.</li><li>Knowledge of temperatures and storage of food in fridges and freezers.</li><li>Must be experienced in moving around a kitchen as directed by Health and Safety requirements.</li><li>Able to multitask as meals must be prepared ready for drivers to deliver to service users by a specified time.</li><li>Keep a sanitised and orderly kitchen environment.</li><li>Ensure all food and other items are stored properly at correct temperature.</li><li>Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Worle and Castlewood.. Please be advised that Castlewood office will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.Work StyleCasual Worker<ul><li>You will be undertaking cooking at either Castlewood (until closure) or Worle, a new kitchen when arranged.</li><li>Attends meetings as and when required</li></ul>About YouNVQ level 2 or equivalent in maths and English to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.Understanding and knowledge of the specific work environmentBe able to perform routine activities (regenerating meals, cleaning rotas) after being shown how to do themPractical work experience and training to achieve food safety hygiene certificate level 2Practical work experience to give an understanding of the processes and practices required or to operate simple catering machineryPolite and courteous with colleagues and the general publicEssential Criteria:<ul><li>NVQ Level 2 in maths and English to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.</li><li>[Practical work experience and training to achieve Food Safety Hygiene certificate level 2.</li><li>[Practical work experience to give an understanding of the processes and practices to operate simple catering machinery.]</li><li>[Understanding and knowledge of the specific work environment.]</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>[Desirable Skill/Experience 1]</li><li>[Desirable Skill/Experience 2]</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact [Christine Ratcliffe Community Teams Manager ], at [<a href="mailto:Christine.Ratcliffe@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Christine.Ratcliffe@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> ] or [07386 963367Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBCPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Abbeyford Children's Home require a Cook to work 10 hours per week. The role requires a person with the skills to buy the ingredients to prepare and cook a varied menu of healthy and nutritious meals for children and young people who have learning disabilities and associated health needs. All food will need to be freshly prepared each day and the successful candidate will need to be able to prepare a wide variety of foods catering for different dietary requirements.
This role will be worked over two days a week and will involve working every other weekend.
The role also requires the cook to maintain the kitchen and meet all regulatory standards.
 
Abbeyford Children's Home is currently rated "Outstanding in all areas" by our regulator Ofsted
 
Our Values are: Be trustworthy, work with integrity, collaborate and innovate.
The person we appoint will be
Reliable and trustworthy
Enjoy spending time with children and young people
Be positive in their outlook and performance
Be committed to safeguarding children and young people
Be a team player
Encourage healthy eating
 
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

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Our Schools Traded Teams are proud to deliver services across 55 Primary and 5 Secondary Schools in the Borough. Our workforce provides services to schools day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day and all of our employeesprovide an essential service ensuring working areas are a safe environment for themselves, staff, pupils, and the public. When you start with us you will be joining a trusted, supportive and welcoming team. 



Employee benefits that make a difference:We have a comprehensive benefits package on offer including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards for you and your family. You can view more details on our careers site, and find out what our employees have to say about how our benefits make a difference to them.
Change to working patterns that work for you: Roles that could offer you the flexible working option or work-life balance you are looking for , including part-time and term-time only roles and you can help change the lives of real people in your community.
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Our Catering Service provides more than 7,000 meals a day to primary schools across the borough, with high quality nutritious menus. With bespoke and exciting menus our teams are dedicated to providing high quality meals to young persons across the borough, and we are uniquely positioned to be able to give schools and pupils a high level of service providing in person expertise with our locally based, qualified Kitchen teams.
Our Skilled Primary School Cooks all have an incredibly important role leading the day-to-day management of the school kitchen, systems and kitchen team, planning preparing, cooking and serving meals to the highest possible standard. Good communication skills ensure our employees work together well, and interact with staff members promoting excellent relationships with Head teachers, staff and pupils enabling our workforce to deliver and meet the needs of the service.
We are always interested to attract talented cooks to the council, who would like to commit to our vision and values and make a difference to the communities . You can read full details in the attached Job Description and Person Specification and find out more <a href="https://sthelens.gov.uk/schoolmeals" target="_blank">School meals - St Helens Borough Council</a>


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. 
The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. 
The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.




This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
You can review full Job Description and Person Specifications as attachments with this advert.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Application support is available on this careers site. 
NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan
Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership
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