Cook WMF178e Croft, West Midlands, England
Job description
Cook - Grisedale Croft Residential Home
Westmorland and Furness Council
Location(s): Griesdale Croft Residential Home Alston
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Hours: 33 hours per week
Salary: £21575 pro rata
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.
Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government in Cumbria has changed. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
This role will be based in and employed by Westmorland and Furness Council
Why work for Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better building on the best and transforming them for the future. We are committed to putting our customers and communities first and to be the heart of everything we do.
About this opportunity
Are you interested in a new and rewarding role?
Would you like to make a real difference to somebody every day?
We have an opportunity in our residential care home for an experienced cook to join our team and develop their knowledge and skills especially with nutrition and dietary planning. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a difference in the resident's lives as each of their dietary and care needs will be catered to.
Our Home
Grisedale Croft Residential Home provides a safe caring and home from home environment for up to 13 residents with different levels of health care needs. Situated close to all facilities in the town of Alston we offer residential care and community health beds for those who are elderly frail or have dementia
The Role
As a cook 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. You will be required to learn and understand the individual needs of each resident developing and adapting their meal plans to meet their nutritional needs.
There is also the opportunity for additional hours to cover the rest of the Kitchen team during periods of annual leave.
Join us today!
Joining our team is a great opportunity for people looking for a rewarding and challenging role as part of a motivated and friendly team. It's also perfect for those looking to begin a career in care or hospitality as we support and encourage our employees to learn and develop and joining Care Services Westmorland offers lots of excellent opportunities for progression.
Our home has full PPE available for staff and full training to ensure you know how to use it to keep you safe. You will also have the option to be tested regularly for Covid-19 alongside all staff members to protect staff and residents.
What can we offer you!
Excellent training and development offers
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
Various perks and discounts schemes including money off your phone contract and local gyms
Competitive rates of pay
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 16/05/2023
Interview date: 24/05/2023
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.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness 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.
