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Chef/Cook

Job details
Posting date: 03 October 2024
Salary: £24,294 to £24,702 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: £24,294 - £24,702 Per Annum Pro Rata (£12.59 - £12.80) Per Hour (Pay award pending)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 October 2024
Location: BS31 1BF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/bathnesjobs/Job/JobDetail?JobId=547

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Summary

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

We have the following posts available :

27 hours per week
15 hours per week
Please declare your preference in your application.

About the Team

As a Chef/Cook, you'll be the backbone of our culinary operations, whipping up mouth watering meals and ensuring our customers are treated to nutritious delights. Your culinary creations will be the highlight of their day!

About the Role

Based in Keynsham, you will be delivering a nutritious mid-day meal to the customers living within the extra care service at Hawthorn court or to people visiting any of the day services. Opportunity awaits as you bring your catering knowledge to different groups of our community.

This isn't just a job; it's a commitment to making a difference. Embrace a permanent position offering either 15/27 hours per week, working on a two-week fixed rota. That includes weekends and bank holidays – because great food and care don't take a day off!

We also have a ‘Bank team’ and we welcome successful applicants of permanent positions to also be part of this team, this will allow you the flexibility to pick up additional hours to fit around you and your personal commitments.

As our services expand and develop, there may be opportunity in the future to increase contractual hours or expand your role, we are looking for great people with energy and enthusiasm to grow with us, if this is you then apply.

Essentials and desirables:

- Food Handling & Hygiene certificate
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Good communication skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Experience in catering environments.
- Willingness to support a range of services and partners.
- Knowledge about dietary needs for older adults (desirable, but not essential)

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Zoltan Simko, Hospitality Services Manager, Zoltan_Simko@bathnes.gov.uk or call 07977066794.

Interview date: TBC

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

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