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This is a part time role and would be suitable for someone who has some previous experience of working in a kitchen environment, however full training will be given to the right candidate We are a small team and we are looking for someone to work alongside our current cook. You should be able to work independently as well as part of a small team.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate.

It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children's Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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You will be working closely with our current cook in the first instance and once all training has been completed you will be required to work independently in the kitchen preparing breakfast / evening meals for visiting groups.

Ideally you will have some previous experience working in a kitchen environment and be able to communicate effectively with other colleagues and visiting groups. Full training will be given to the right candidate.

There is a requirement to undertake regular cleaning duties as part of your normal working day.

The typical working pattern for this role is 15 hours a week during our peak times between Feb - Jul, the rest of the year will be less.

You should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual whilst being organised.

You will need to have excellent time keeping skills and have a reliable and committed approach to the job and the Centre.

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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