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Cook

East Sussex County Council112 open roles

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Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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Your applicationOpen nowCookEast Sussex County Council · Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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13.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. East Sussex County Council postings stay open a median of 12 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.4%7 days
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  5. 36.2%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
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East Sussex County Council median: 12 days open

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Job Description

Love cooking? Make it count for something more, get involved today!

At our children’s residential homes, food is about more than just mealtimes. It’s about creating a sense of comfort, routine and home for children and young people aged 7–19. As a Cook, you’ll play an important part in their day, preparing fresh, healthy and nutritious meals that meet their individual needs and dietary requirements.

You’ll be cooking for children with disabilities, some of whom may have specific dietary needs and or severe allergies, so it’s important to follow strict allergy controls and food safety procedures to make sure every meal is safe and suitable for each child.

As our cook you will take pride in planning menus, preparing and cooking meals, managing food orders and checking deliveries to make sure the kitchen runs smoothly. You’ll also help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming kitchen, making sure food is prepared to a high standard and within budget.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking and understands how much a good meal can mean. Your food can help create positive mealtime experiences, bring people together and make the home feel that little bit more special.

The people we are looking for in this vital position will have:

  • RQF Level 3 Cooking or Chef qualification or willingness to complete Senior Chef Production Cooking or Chef de Partie (Level 3) apprenticeship which will be funded by the Council
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills, knowledge of stock control and ordering to a budget.
  • Ability to plan and produce menus of good quality, nutritious and homely meals.
  • Creativity and flair for good presentation of food.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

Discover more about our roles, teams, and children's homes by visiting- Jobs in Children's Homes — Home

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person in either Bexhill on Sea or Eastbourne within two weeks of closing date. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Amy Martin [email protected]

A workforce for the community, from the community

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We but particularly encourage those from group that are underrepresented in our current workforce:

Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those who are disabled, men and those who identify as LGBTQ+. We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience and perspective that each individual brings.

For flexible working, choose East Sussex!

“East Sussex is a very good employer. You’re able to work flexibly around childcare and caring responsibilities and that’s really helpful.” Charlotte, Social Worker

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Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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