School Chef

1
19 April 2020
Permanent
Part Time
27.5
The Big House, Church Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9QA
Children and Families
 

A post has arisen for a part time cook to work at The Big House in Edwinstowe. The Big House is an eight bedded short break home for children with significant learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviours.  

The successful applicant must be able to cater to a divers range of dietary needs whilst ensuring that all the requirements of the Health and safety Act (1974) are complied with. 

The successful applicant must be able to prepare and cook healthy and nutritious food to a high standard.  They will be responsible for maintaining very high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.  They will adhere to cleaning schedules, be hard working and have a professional attitude towards, food, hygiene and the needs of the children.  They will be responsible for stock control and ordering which they will do in partnership with the other part time cook.  The successful candidate will be expected to set a positive example, build positive relationships with customers, with colleagues and partners.  They will treat everyone with respect, consideration and the appropriate level of confidentiality.  

The successful candidate will share the job with another part time cook and will work on a rota basis which includes bank holiday working as well as weekend working.  The post is 55 hours on a two week rolling rota.

Experience of working with and knowledge of food safety and experience of catering is required.  The candidate must have a Basic Food Hygiene certificate as a minimum.  A full induction will be given and relevant training is provided so the successful applicant must be willing to undertake further training and developments as required to meet the needs of the home.  The successful applicant will have regular supervision with an experienced member of staff.  

We offer a good package of support, with a good level of annual leave.  We also offer enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays. 

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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