Cook (Sandfield Lodge, Part Time, 20 Hours Per week)

Job introduction

Job title: Cook (Sandfield Lodge, Part Time, 20 Hours Per week)

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.  Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The Role: 

• As the Cook within the children's residential home, you will be required to plan, prepare & cook a variety of meals to meet the dietary needs of children and young people
• You will be working alongside residential workers and the management team where you will be required to provide effective and efficient administrative support
• As the Cook in the children's home, you must be comfortable working in environment with children and young people
• Our cook will be required to maintain high cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen
• As part of your role, you will be required to purchase food supplies for the home

As this is a part time role, the salary, any additional allowances (determined by the rota) and annual leave will all be pro rata. Working days will be discussed at interview.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years service.- option to purchase further days
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme-  
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:

Closing Date for this role is: Friday 20th December 2024

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Cavanagh via email c