Cook
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £9,680 to £24,584 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newbridge, Newport |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ0010454 |
Summary
We are recruiting 2 Cooks at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 14 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time
Working hours: 35 Hours
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st January 2026
Location: Ty Iscoed Residential Home
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Older People Residential Services Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £9,680 - £24,584 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you passionate about cooking?
Does it matter to you how food is presented?
Does knowing people have enjoyed the food you have served give you great job satisfaction?
Do you take pride in your work?
Can you make a positive difference to people's lives?
The successful candidate will be required to carry out duties in a dignified / respectful manner. Experience of working in a care environment and knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health and Safety would be beneficial although not essential.
You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity, choice etc. adopt a person centred approach and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.
The role will include working weekends and bank holidays. There will be opportunities to work additional shifts.
For the role, we ask that you have:
A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
A Willingness to work towards QCF/NVQ level 2/3 in Catering, within specified timeframes. (If not in receipt of).
The ablity to prepare a large quantity of meals in a professional catering environment, maintaining cleanliness and high standards of hygiene.
Experience of working in a kitchen setting.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Mills/Mandy Chattaway 01495 243189/02920 852554 or email millsl@caerphilly.gov.uk chattm@caerphilly.gov.uk
Working hours: 14 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time
Working hours: 35 Hours
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st January 2026
Location: Ty Iscoed Residential Home
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Older People Residential Services Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £9,680 - £24,584 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you passionate about cooking?
Does it matter to you how food is presented?
Does knowing people have enjoyed the food you have served give you great job satisfaction?
Do you take pride in your work?
Can you make a positive difference to people's lives?
The successful candidate will be required to carry out duties in a dignified / respectful manner. Experience of working in a care environment and knowledge of COSHH, Food Safety Act and Health and Safety would be beneficial although not essential.
You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity, choice etc. adopt a person centred approach and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.
The role will include working weekends and bank holidays. There will be opportunities to work additional shifts.
For the role, we ask that you have:
A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
A Willingness to work towards QCF/NVQ level 2/3 in Catering, within specified timeframes. (If not in receipt of).
The ablity to prepare a large quantity of meals in a professional catering environment, maintaining cleanliness and high standards of hygiene.
Experience of working in a kitchen setting.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Mills/Mandy Chattaway 01495 243189/02920 852554 or email millsl@caerphilly.gov.uk chattm@caerphilly.gov.uk
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