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Job Summary 
You will play a pivotal role in providing excellent support in care for residents. Your daily tasks as a cook include preparing appetising and nutritious food, creating rotating menus based on residents’ preferences, maintaining kitchen hygiene, managing food orders within budget, and accommodating dietary requirements. 
Key Responsibilities 
 
 - Prepare breakfast and offer cooked options as requested 
 - Ensure all meals are ready at appropriate times 
 - Offer and prepare at least three lunch options daily with fresh vegetables 
 - Delegate and oversee kitchen assistant tasks 
 - Prepare desserts for lunch and supper 
 - Prepare or delegate supper dishes and sandwiches 
 - Bake fresh cakes for afternoon tea and special occasions 
 - Ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety protocols 
 - Label and store food appropriately 
 - Maintain kitchen protocol and hygiene standards 
 - Defrost frozen foods in advance 
 
What You Will Need 
 
 - Previous experience as a cook 
 - Genuine interest in elderly care 
 - Willingness to undertake vocational training 
 - Good communication and teamwork skills 
 - Support planning and mentoring experience (desirable) 
 - Experience in nursing environments and palliative care (desired) 
 - Training or coaching qualifications (desired) 
 - Good IT skills and satisfactory Disclosure upon application 
 
Benefits 
 
 - Career Development Opportunities 
 - Ongoing Training and Development 
 - Local Authority Pension Scheme 
 
Contact Details 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Bibi Codabaccus at <a href="mailto:bibi.codabaccus@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">bibi.codabaccus@enfield.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Maria Evangelou at <a href="mailto:maria.evangelou@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">maria.evangelou@enfield.gov.uk</a>. 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Cook

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We currently have opportunities for part-time Catering Assistants working in the Woodlarks Cafe at The Look Out Discovery Centre on Saturdays and Sundays, additional hours may be available over holiday periods.
The Look Out Discovery Centre is a very popular visitor attraction with a hands-on science and discovery exhibition, gift shop, coffee shop and play area, set in 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodlands.&nbsp;
Help us deliver a great experience to our customers, and you will experience a great place to work.
<h3>About you…</h3>
As a Catering Assistant you will be an enthusiastic and reliable person, with the ability and willingness to work flexibly to ensure the consistent provision of services in our cafe.
A strong commitment to customer service is essential, along with the confidence to engage with visitors of all ages and backgrounds, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Woodlarks Cafe team plays a key role in helping ensure our customers enjoy their day out at The Look Out Discovery Centre. We take pride in offering friendly, high-quality service while keeping our environment clean, safe, and enjoyable for all.
Open seven days a week, The Look Out Discovery Centre is dedicated to providing a fun and relaxing experience. As part of our team, you will play an important role in making each visit a memorable one.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>To assist with the preparation and service of food and drinks including the operation of the point-of-sale system.</li>
<li>To provide a service to the customers, in a polite and efficient manner.</li>
<li>To work safely within Health, Safety and Hygiene policies and instructions.</li>
<li>To assist with special catering functions e.g. children’s parties, as and when required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.</li>
<li>To work on the doorstep of the picturesque Swinley Forest.&nbsp;</li>
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*pro rata for part-time
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 9th December 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Please note that there are 4 positions available for this role.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Mike Carne - Catering Manager -&nbsp;Tel: 01344 354077
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

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