City of York Council
Assistant Cook
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The short breaks service for children with disabilities within City of York Council has an exciting opportunity for an assistant cook to join our team.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of meals within the home, including the preparation of special dietary meals, including ketogenic diets; high calorie diets/intake; gluten-free; dairy-free; casein-free, nut-free; vegetarian and autism specific individual meals ie brand, colour, texture, size, temperature and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Work opposite the cook but working together on consulting with the children and young people, to develop menus and food choices.
- Support the cook and be involved in the ongoing development of the menu.
- Support the cook with Ordering of food stock and checking/taking delivery.
- Regular rotating of stock and stock checks, Daily checks of equipment to include fridge/freezer temperatures and all equipment used.
- Maintain high levels of Health Safety and hygiene.
- Support the cook and be involved in the development of policies, procedures and practices, whilst improving on existing ones.
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Qualifications
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- A level 2 or 3 qualification in catering, or willingness to work towards such qualifications.
Commitment to Safeguarding
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Benefits
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer:
- A generous annual leave allowance
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- A reward package which recognises your contribution
- Flexible working practices
- Community engagement and volunteer activities
- Continuous Learning & Development
- A growing range of discounts, rewards and savings
Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Wendy Berkett, Deputy Manager, wendy.berkett@york.gov.uk or on 07748933237.
Application Deadline
Closing date: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview Date
Interview date: Friday 4 September 2026
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