Cook - Eskdale House - Longtown
Hourly Rate: £12.38 (£12.88 market supplement)
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
Hours: 22 hours per week
Location: Eskdale House Residential Care Home, Longtown.
Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills?
Are you friendly, caring, with experience, or a flair for cooking?
We have opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our Cumbria Care teams across Cumbria.
As a cook, you will be required to plan, prepare, and serve meals that are nutritionally balanced and that meet specific dietary needs. You will support the day to day running of the kitchen, maintaining the highest standards, completing paperwork, and ensuring adherence to infection control and Environmental Health procedures.
We are looking for the successful candidate to be hard working, reliable and passionate about making a real difference in the lives of our residents, as each of their dietary and care needs will be catered to.
You do not need to have had previous experience in a residential home, if you’re friendly, compassionate and interested in a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 20th May 2024
Interview date: Week of 27th May 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working with Adults to apply for roles that involve regulated activity
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
*Excellent training and development offers
*Flexible working opportunities
*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Post Specification
Role Profile