Cook - Small Group Homes

Directorate: Children and Family Services

Section: Children's Social Care - Small Group Homes

Location: Woodview

Grade: Level 5

Salary: £13,201.50 - £14,299 per annum

Hours: Part time - 18.5 hours per week

This advert is open to internal and external applicants.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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!

Benefits

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

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).

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.