Cook - Vacancy Filler - ref. o8869723
Working hours: 21 hours per week (On a 4 on 4 off basis - hours are: 12.00 -18.00)
Interview date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army has a 65 bed Life house in Sunderland to support 65 vulnerable people who are experiencing homelessness. The contract works within a psychologically informed framework.Key Responsibilities: The role of the Cook is to offer the residents a good nutritional and appealing cost-effective menu. To keep the kitchen running smoothly, leading by example the Kitchen assistants under their charge. Record keeping is expected to be undertaken daily and accurate copies to be filed for inspection.
You will be working with the Service Manager and Administrator to ensure services are of a high quality with cost effectiveness.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
RespectCompassion
Motivation
Good verbal and written communication skills
Average Computer skills
Commitment
Flexibility
Have good record keeping skills
A catering qualification (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards it, is essential
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Basic DBS Disclosure Adult Workforce
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.