Cook
Treetops Short breaks Unit offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, behaviours of concern, and help with every day tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of food ensuring that menus are created to meet the needs of the children and their dietary requirements. Awareness and training on food hygiene
Willingness to keep knowledge and training up to date in Level 3 Food Safety and putting into the practice.
To be willing to work with the team to create themed meals and events to enhance children's experiences.
To be able to manage the stock of food that we keep within the unit, doing stock rotation and ordering of what is needed.
A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development
~28 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement
~ Generous contributory pension scheme
The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. This post is based in a children's unit and therefore is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.