Cook in Charge

**Why should I choose Somerset Council?**
Well, for a start, we’re a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.
And that’s why we’re working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.
If you’re looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.
We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
**What will I be doing?**
We’re working to improve the lives of Children in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that. You will be responsible for the daily delivery of suitable and appropriate meals for all clients and service users. Your day-to-day work will involve:

- Overseeing all domestic assistants including the oversight of the dining area, cleanliness, food service and preparation of meals.
- Controlling the storage of goods within prescribed guidelines and recording/dating foodstuffs as appropriate.
- Monitoring and maintaining the programme for high standards of kitchen and dining room cleanliness and hygiene, including the cleaning of machinery where appropriate.
- Promoting the strong provision of customer service.
- Regular contact with all services users and stakeholders.

**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

- Experience within a service industry/ catering experience
- Knowledge of safe food storage and recording.
- Experience in responding to the demands of an ever-changing environment and using your own initiative.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

**What will I be offered in return?**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

**Anything else I should know?**
From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset was replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council. It’s an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.
As a Cook in Charge located at the Charter House outdoor centre, we are offering a term time only position working 44 weeks on an annualised basis.
The Salary for the role ranges from £20,381 to £21,130 per annum for 37 hours. term time only. This contract is **fixed term** until January 2024. This role will be covering Maternity Leave but has the opportunity to extend after January 2024.
DBS information:
Please note this post requires a criminal check via the Disclosure procedure.
Job Reference: SCC04244

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

**Salary**: £20,381.00-£21,130.00 per month