Cook

We are seeking to appoint a suitably skilled and motivated person to join our team as a cook in our Children’s Home. Wasdale Resource Centre in Flanshaw provides short breaks for children and young adults with disabilities.

An enhanced DBS check with children and adult barred list will be required along with two references and a health check. Effective supervision, induction and training are provided.

Hours you will be required to work are 22.5 hours over 5 days on a rota basis and the post will involve some weekend working. Core hours on weekdays are 14.30-17.30 but flexibility beyond this can be discussed.

You should be committed to improving the life chances of the children and young people we look after. You need to be able to promote the health of young people within their individual needs and a flexible approach will be required. You will have a very good understanding of allergies and working with medical plans relating to dietary requirements. You will be responsible for menu planning, shopping, preparing meals and maintaining environmental health standards within the kitchen.

For further information, please contact Andrea Wright, Linda Portman, Nicola Evans or Rachel Hanley on 01924 303422.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Thinking about relocating to join us? Eligible candidates may receive up to £8,000 in relocation support to help make the move easier.

Eligibility is subject to our relocation policy and criteria, including specific requirements relating to the distance between your current home, your new home, and your workplace. To qualify, your new home must be closer to your workplace than your current home.

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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