We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this. In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. Our Values are: Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. What is the job role? We are recruiting for Food Service Assistants within Housing with Care. We provide a hot lunchtime meal to our clients daily. Your role will include providing a welcoming and responsive environment to ensure tenants feel safe and valued. As part of the team, you will maintain high standards of food hygiene/cleanliness in line with best practice. The role will involve: Serving hot meals Food preparation to include the use of microwaves and ovens Kitchen Cleaning Washing up We have two positions available one permanent and one temporary for 6 months working hours are between 9.30 am – 3.00 pm we offer a 7-day service. You will require good oral and written skills in communicating with various people. You will be required to work alone, prioritise your workload and prepare and present meals for a diverse client group. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have some experience of working in a catering environment, have some knowledge of Health and Safety practices, and have the ability to carry out lifting and carrying duties. You must also have, or train towards, Basic Food Safety Level 2 certificate and be willing to undertake any other training applicable to this role. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process' Interview date:19th June 2024 The interview will include a practical assessment within the unit. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies