Chef / Cook
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3 (SCP 7 - 11) £26,403 - £28,142 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295085 |
Summary
Derwent Hill is a busy, friendly Outdoor Education andamp; Training Centre set in idyllic surroundings in Portinscale, just outside Keswick, Cumbria. We provide high quality residential outdoor education courses for schools,andnbsp;collegesandnbsp;and youth groups, as well as corporate training events and group accommodation for adults. Our approach is based on professional informality, and we pride ourselves on our flexibility, homely atmosphere,andnbsp;good foodandnbsp;and inspiring setting.andnbsp;
The role ofandnbsp;Chefandnbsp;isandnbsp;to provide nutritiousandnbsp;andandnbsp;exciting meals for all our visiting clientele withandnbsp;allandnbsp;dietary requirementsandnbsp;considered and catered for.andnbsp;Our Chefs areandnbsp;ambitious,andnbsp;enthusiasticandnbsp;and drivenandnbsp;to create quality food,andnbsp;andandnbsp;work as part of a close-knit team.andnbsp;Good communicationandnbsp;and a willingness to give supportandnbsp;toandnbsp;theandnbsp;widerandnbsp;team membersandnbsp;are key aspects of the role. Our Chefsandnbsp;ensure theandnbsp;clientandrsquo;sandnbsp;needsandnbsp;are met, and centre standards areandnbsp;withheld, throughout all service and preparation.andnbsp;andnbsp;
At Derwent Hill part of the experience for our clients is the enjoyment of healthy, filling meals throughout the day.andnbsp;Strong customerandnbsp;relations andandnbsp;excellent people skills areandnbsp;necessaryandnbsp;in theandnbsp;role of the Chef.andnbsp;Clients, especially our school visitors areandnbsp;oftenandnbsp;face to faceandnbsp;and good relations are important.andnbsp;Being proactiveandnbsp;inandnbsp;ensuring that the statutory requirementsandnbsp;pertaining toandnbsp;Health andamp; Safety, Hygiene Standards and environmental healthandnbsp;are consistently met to aandnbsp;highandnbsp;standard.andnbsp;andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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The role ofandnbsp;Chefandnbsp;isandnbsp;to provide nutritiousandnbsp;andandnbsp;exciting meals for all our visiting clientele withandnbsp;allandnbsp;dietary requirementsandnbsp;considered and catered for.andnbsp;Our Chefs areandnbsp;ambitious,andnbsp;enthusiasticandnbsp;and drivenandnbsp;to create quality food,andnbsp;andandnbsp;work as part of a close-knit team.andnbsp;Good communicationandnbsp;and a willingness to give supportandnbsp;toandnbsp;theandnbsp;widerandnbsp;team membersandnbsp;are key aspects of the role. Our Chefsandnbsp;ensure theandnbsp;clientandrsquo;sandnbsp;needsandnbsp;are met, and centre standards areandnbsp;withheld, throughout all service and preparation.andnbsp;andnbsp;
At Derwent Hill part of the experience for our clients is the enjoyment of healthy, filling meals throughout the day.andnbsp;Strong customerandnbsp;relations andandnbsp;excellent people skills areandnbsp;necessaryandnbsp;in theandnbsp;role of the Chef.andnbsp;Clients, especially our school visitors areandnbsp;oftenandnbsp;face to faceandnbsp;and good relations are important.andnbsp;Being proactiveandnbsp;inandnbsp;ensuring that the statutory requirementsandnbsp;pertaining toandnbsp;Health andamp; Safety, Hygiene Standards and environmental healthandnbsp;are consistently met to aandnbsp;highandnbsp;standard.andnbsp;andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
andnbsp;
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
andnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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