Assistant Cook
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 4, £25,584 to £25,989 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £20,743.78 to £21,072.16) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025_1627 |
Summary
30 hours per week
Are you passionate about preparing nutritious meals and creating a welcoming dining experience?
We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Cook to support our catering service at The Adelaide Resource Centre, providing three daily meals for up to 25 residents — including weekends.
What You’ll Do
Prepare and cook meals, including special dietary options
Support menu planning and maintain food stock levels
Ensure kitchen hygiene and compliance with food safety regulations
Record temperatures and assist with risk assessments
Deputise for the Cook in Charge during absences
Attend Health & Safety training and participate in fire drills
What You’ll Bring
Experience working in a professional kitchen
Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
Knowledge of dietary needs and allergen safety
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic IT skills and record-keeping ability
This is your chance to join a service where compassion, dignity, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your commitment doesn’t just fill a shift — it fills a vital need in someone’s life. And that makes all the difference.
If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to a role that makes a real difference as we help people regain their independence, we’d love to hear from you.
Are you passionate about preparing nutritious meals and creating a welcoming dining experience?
We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Cook to support our catering service at The Adelaide Resource Centre, providing three daily meals for up to 25 residents — including weekends.
What You’ll Do
Prepare and cook meals, including special dietary options
Support menu planning and maintain food stock levels
Ensure kitchen hygiene and compliance with food safety regulations
Record temperatures and assist with risk assessments
Deputise for the Cook in Charge during absences
Attend Health & Safety training and participate in fire drills
What You’ll Bring
Experience working in a professional kitchen
Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
Knowledge of dietary needs and allergen safety
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic IT skills and record-keeping ability
This is your chance to join a service where compassion, dignity, and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your commitment doesn’t just fill a shift — it fills a vital need in someone’s life. And that makes all the difference.
If you’re ready to bring your culinary skills to a role that makes a real difference as we help people regain their independence, we’d love to hear from you.
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