Cook

Overview

Join Staffordshire County Council in Staffordshire to work with Staffordshire County Council's children, young people, and families.

Staffordshire County Council is committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with Staffordshire County Council's children. Creativity and fun are at the core of Staffordshire County Council's approach, both inside and outside the homes. Staffordshire County Council's specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.

As Staffordshire County Council continue to develop and enhance Staffordshire County Council's in-house residential service for children with disabilities, Staffordshire County Council currently have a vacancy for a part-time cook at Staffordshire County Council's home in Burton upon Trent. Staffordshire County Council's new increased pay range recognizes the challenging nature of the role.

Working Hours: Varying between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

You will:

• Work within the children's home, providing home-cooked meals for children with a range of dietary needs including allergens.
• Plan menus, order food within budgets, and assist the young people with independent skills.

What You Can Expect From Staffordshire County Council:

Staffordshire County Council have a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.

Staffordshire County Council have an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow.

You will have 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.

Staffordshire County Council is looking for an experienced cook who will:

• Engage with the young people to encourage healthy eating.
• Understand dietary and allergen needs.
• Plan meals in advance. You'll be expected to cook fresh home-cooked meals.

What Staffordshire County Council is Looking For:

• Passion – Thinking creatively to ensure that Staffordshire County Council's children are encouraged to eat healthy food and try new dishes. Staffordshire County Council is looking for passionate people (regardless of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people, and families.
• Challenge – Some days will be tough, for Staffordshire County Council's children, for you, and for your colleagues. Staffordshire County Council're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for Staffordshire County Council's children (even on the bad days).
• Forward Thinking – Staffordshire County Council is an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views. Staffordshire County Council is looking for workers who can join Staffordshire County Council's team and contribute to help shape and inform the future of the service for Staffordshire County Council's children.
• Values – Staffordshire County Council is looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to Staffordshire County Council's service and Staffordshire County Council's organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful, and collaborative.

Are You Interested?

Staffordshire County Council encourage Staffordshire County Council's children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to Staffordshire County Council that anyone joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that Staffordshire County Council's children tell Staffordshire County Council they need from Staffordshire County Council.

Staffordshire County Council's Recruitment Process: Staffordshire County Council anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

Staffordshire County Council's Benefits: Staffordshire County Council recognise that Staffordshire County Council's employees are central to everything Staffordshire County Council do. Staffordshire County Council aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance.