Assistant Cook - Day Services
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £25,989 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sunderland Care and Support Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 292168 |
Summary
At Sunderland Care and Support we are committed to being a trusted provider in the delivering of high-quality customer focused social and health care services. Sunderland Care and Support are looking for a full time assistant cook to join the team in our Fulwell Day Service, providing day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and mental health needs.
The successful applicant with be working as part of a small team in an industrial kitchen providing meals to people with varied diets. The role of assistant cook includes:
Assisting in the preparation of all food and beverages as and when required, as directed by the cook or manager, whilst ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
To deputise in the absence of the cook - To prepare, cook and serve food in accordance with defined standards and quality, working within CQC guidelines regarding current health safety and hygiene legislation and Health and Safety policy, with the aim of achieving high standards of customer care and good quality at low cost.
To help to maintain excellent standards within the kitchen to meet the needs of environmental health and to help maintain current hygiene rating of 5 star.
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder. We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview.
If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check which will be paid for by Sunderland Care and Support.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website; https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
The successful applicant with be working as part of a small team in an industrial kitchen providing meals to people with varied diets. The role of assistant cook includes:
Assisting in the preparation of all food and beverages as and when required, as directed by the cook or manager, whilst ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
To deputise in the absence of the cook - To prepare, cook and serve food in accordance with defined standards and quality, working within CQC guidelines regarding current health safety and hygiene legislation and Health and Safety policy, with the aim of achieving high standards of customer care and good quality at low cost.
To help to maintain excellent standards within the kitchen to meet the needs of environmental health and to help maintain current hygiene rating of 5 star.
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder. We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview.
If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check which will be paid for by Sunderland Care and Support.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website; https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
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