Casual Cook
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.96 to £14.18 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | North Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ASHA0391 |
Summary
About Us
North Somerset Council’s Community Meals Service are looking for Cooks/Kitchen Assistants for casual hours to cover cook’s duties during periods of leave to reheat pre -prepared meals and make sandwiches to be delivered 7 days a week to vulnerable people. There is a need to cover across two kitchens for North Somerset Council, one in the South of North Somerset (Weston based and cover of surrounding villages) and the North of North Somerset (Clevedon based and cover of surrounding villages).
The Role
Experience required within a kitchen environment particularly with cooking and freezer temperatures. Training will be provided by our on-site cooks in the use of the kitchen equipment. You must be willing to train in Environmental Health regulations required in a kitchen environment, including keeping daily recordings of temperatures and in stock control.
Sandwiches should be freshly made each day for teas while waiting for ovens to heat. Food is then loaded into insulated boxes for the team of Community Meals drivers to take out for delivery. First deliveries start at 11.30.
You will be supported by a Team Manager and the Community Meals Business Support Team.
Our kitchens operate 7 days a week over 52 weeks except Christmas Day and New Years Day when alternative provision will be provided. The hours will be between 8am and 2pm weekdays, depending on the kitchen, and between 9am and 12pm at weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Cooking of pre-prepared food delivered from manufacturers.
Preparation of ingredients for sandwiches, salads for evening meals.
Knowledge of temperatures and storage of food in fridges and freezers.
Must be experienced in moving around a kitchen as directed by Health and Safety requirements.
Able to multitask as meals must be prepared ready for drivers to deliver to service users by a specified time.
Keep a sanitised and orderly kitchen environment.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly at correct temperature.
Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Worle and Castlewood.. Please be advised that Castlewood office will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
Casual Worker
You will be undertaking cooking at either Castlewood (until closure) or Worle, a new kitchen when arranged.
Attends meetings as and when required
About You
NVQ level 2 or equivalent in maths and English to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
Understanding and knowledge of the specific work environment
Be able to perform routine activities (regenerating meals, cleaning rotas) after being shown how to do them
Practical work experience and training to achieve food safety hygiene certificate level 2
Practical work experience to give an understanding of the processes and practices required or to operate simple catering machinery
Polite and courteous with colleagues and the general public
Essential Criteria:
NVQ Level 2 in maths and English to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
[Practical work experience and training to achieve Food Safety Hygiene certificate level 2.
[Practical work experience to give an understanding of the processes and practices to operate simple catering machinery.]
[Understanding and knowledge of the specific work environment.]
Desirable Criteria:
[Desirable Skill/Experience 1]
[Desirable Skill/Experience 2]
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact [Christine Ratcliffe Community Teams Manager ], at [Christine.Ratcliffe@n-somerset.gov.uk ] or [07386 963367
North Somerset Council’s Community Meals Service are looking for Cooks/Kitchen Assistants for casual hours to cover cook’s duties during periods of leave to reheat pre -prepared meals and make sandwiches to be delivered 7 days a week to vulnerable people. There is a need to cover across two kitchens for North Somerset Council, one in the South of North Somerset (Weston based and cover of surrounding villages) and the North of North Somerset (Clevedon based and cover of surrounding villages).
The Role
Experience required within a kitchen environment particularly with cooking and freezer temperatures. Training will be provided by our on-site cooks in the use of the kitchen equipment. You must be willing to train in Environmental Health regulations required in a kitchen environment, including keeping daily recordings of temperatures and in stock control.
Sandwiches should be freshly made each day for teas while waiting for ovens to heat. Food is then loaded into insulated boxes for the team of Community Meals drivers to take out for delivery. First deliveries start at 11.30.
You will be supported by a Team Manager and the Community Meals Business Support Team.
Our kitchens operate 7 days a week over 52 weeks except Christmas Day and New Years Day when alternative provision will be provided. The hours will be between 8am and 2pm weekdays, depending on the kitchen, and between 9am and 12pm at weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
Cooking of pre-prepared food delivered from manufacturers.
Preparation of ingredients for sandwiches, salads for evening meals.
Knowledge of temperatures and storage of food in fridges and freezers.
Must be experienced in moving around a kitchen as directed by Health and Safety requirements.
Able to multitask as meals must be prepared ready for drivers to deliver to service users by a specified time.
Keep a sanitised and orderly kitchen environment.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly at correct temperature.
Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Worle and Castlewood.. Please be advised that Castlewood office will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.
Casual Worker
You will be undertaking cooking at either Castlewood (until closure) or Worle, a new kitchen when arranged.
Attends meetings as and when required
About You
NVQ level 2 or equivalent in maths and English to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
Understanding and knowledge of the specific work environment
Be able to perform routine activities (regenerating meals, cleaning rotas) after being shown how to do them
Practical work experience and training to achieve food safety hygiene certificate level 2
Practical work experience to give an understanding of the processes and practices required or to operate simple catering machinery
Polite and courteous with colleagues and the general public
Essential Criteria:
NVQ Level 2 in maths and English to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
[Practical work experience and training to achieve Food Safety Hygiene certificate level 2.
[Practical work experience to give an understanding of the processes and practices to operate simple catering machinery.]
[Understanding and knowledge of the specific work environment.]
Desirable Criteria:
[Desirable Skill/Experience 1]
[Desirable Skill/Experience 2]
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact [Christine Ratcliffe Community Teams Manager ], at [Christine.Ratcliffe@n-somerset.gov.uk ] or [07386 963367
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