Hours: Casual
Contract Type: Casual
Service Area: Adult Social Care, Complex and Specialist Commissioning
Department: Residential Services
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and qualified Cooks to work with us across any of our 5 sites in Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton on a casual basis.
Experience of producing freshly prepared ‘Home Cooked’ Recipes is essential.
A relevant qualification i.e. NVQ Level 1/2, City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 is desirable, however, if you do not hold any of these we will provide a tailored training package to further develop your skills.
Assisting in planning and cooking of a varied and nutritious diet within provided budgets, whilst taking into account dietary needs of our service users.
Good communication skills and the ethos to relate to older people and their dietary needs are essential, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also a requirement. You will be involved in food ordering as well as attending meetings to plan the weekly menus. Nutrition is an important element of the care package that we provide. You will be actively involved in meeting the nutritional needs of the Residents and ensure that a high quality dining experience is received by everyone.
You will accommodate and respect the individual needs of Residents in line with both their care plans and personal preferences.
This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed weekly.
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Amanda Barnes on 01225 395702.
To apply
Please use the online application facility. Please note we do not accept CV’s. For further information on applying please see “Application Form Help” page on the Jobs website.
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.