Cook

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Cook (30 hours per week) to join our Parklands Short Breaks Team, you will work on a rota basis, providing healthy meals for children and young people who have a learning disability and complex health needs.

The successful post holder will be responsible for Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations within the kitchen and surrounding areas. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) procedures when receiving, presenting, and delivering the meals.

You will undertake a variety of manual tasks associated with food preparation and delivery of service and must hold a current Food Hygiene Certificate. This will include stock rotation, meal planning and the ordering of products online.

You will have demonstrable experience in planning, cooking, and presenting meals in a work setting, whilst taking into account the children’s special dietary needs and food allergies. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

Medway is a unitary authority in Southeast England with superb transport links to London.

The council understands that a motivated workforce is the most important factor for it to be successful and achieve its aims. It’s vital that employees feel rewarded for their contribution.

As a Medway Council employee you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally by undertaking relevant training opportunities,  enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive rates of pay and pension scheme along with access to an employee  advice, information and counselling service,  employee forums and  an employee discount scheme for national and local retailers.

Important Information

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.  

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.