Cook

Cook – Tynedale House

Location: Tynedale House, Blyth. Permanent, part‑time 24.5 hours per week. Working 7‑hour shifts from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (1‑hour lunch break) on a 2‑week rota.

Employment type: Permanent. Salary: £13.26 per hour, equivalent to £25 583 – £25 989 FTE or £16 940 – £17 208 pro‑rata.

Job Information

• Position: Cook
• Rota: Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift length: 7 h (with 1 h lunch break)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with dietary requirements and quality standards for residents with learning disabilities.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment in line with health and safety regulations.
• Use catering tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Prepare meals for specialised diets as required.

Requirements

• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• Knowledge of health and safety and training in manual handling.
• Relevant experience in a kitchen environment, including food preparation and cooking.
• Willingness to learn and handle specialised diet preparation.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 26 days plus public/bank holidays (31 days after 5 years pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Enhancements payable for weekend and bank holiday hours.

Equality and Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Alternative application formats are available if needed.

Job Reference

ncc/TP/80/3031/SA

Closing Date

25 June 2026

#J-18808-Ljbffr…