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.
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
- Autism specific individual meals (e.g., brand, colour, texture, size, temperature, and presentation)
This role will involve working opposite the cook but collaborating closely with them 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 food stock and checking/taking delivery.
- Perform regular rotating of stock and stock checks.
- Conduct daily checks of equipment to include fridge/freezer temperatures and all equipment used.
- Maintain high levels of health, safety, and hygiene.
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In addition, you will:
- Support the cook and be involved in the development of policies, procedures, and practices, while improving existing ones.
Qualifications:
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- A level 2 or 3 qualification in catering, or willingness to work towards such qualifications.
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:
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- A reward package recognizing your contribution
- Flexible working practices
- Community engagement and volunteer activities
- Continuous Learning & Development
- A growing range of discounts, rewards, and savings
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Wendy Berkett, Deputy Manager, wendy.berkett@york.gov.uk or on 07748933237.
Closing date: Sunday 4 October at 12 midnight
Interview date: Friday 16 October
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