Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate:  Children and Family Services

Section:  Children’s Social Care

Grade:  Level 5

Hours:  18.5 hours per week on a rota basis

 

 

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

 

Join Our Team as a Cook for a Children's Respite Care Service in Stoke-on-Trent!

 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities? Do you enjoy creating delicious, healthy meals that meet individual dietary needs? 

 

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

 

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team, helping to provide a positive and supportive experience for children during their overnight respite care. As our cook, you will play a key role in delivering nutritious and tasty meals that ensure the children remain healthy, safe, and well-nourished.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing meals to the highest standards, following specific dietary requirements for individual children
• Collaborating closely with our larger care team to create a warm, welcoming environment
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen at all times

 

What we’re looking for:

• A commitment to supporting the wellbeing of children.
• Experience in meal preparation, including catering for special dietary needs
• The ability to work well as part of a caring and professional team

 

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people. If you're passionate about cooking and care, we’d love to hear from you!

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 

Additional Information

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: