Cook - Cysgod y Gaer

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy We are looking for a Cook to join our Care home team at Cysgod y Gaer Residential home, Corwen.

Cysgod y Gaer aims to provide high quality needs led residential and respite care to support older people in the Corwen area and their carers.

Working in a care home as a cook can be quite different to some other catering positions but is still an enjoyable and satisfying place to work.

The hours are more sociable, and you may have the opportunity to get to know the individuals.

The job can be a very rewarding experience working in the care home environment with steady hours and set shift patterns of 8am-5pm but there will be weekend working, of every other weekend on a rota basis.

This is a good choice for people with a family.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high standard of meal provision for Cysgod y Gaer residents , whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety as per procedures and HACCP at all times.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Catherine Roberts (Registered Manager) What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (pro rata) Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Family friendly policies

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:  Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications.

If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

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