Assistant Cook (Ref: 2024_828)

Job Description

The Isle of Wight Council bedded reablement service is looking for an innovative and dynamic Assistant Cook to work alongside and support the Cook-in-Charge and your fellow culinary colleagues. 

Located in Freshwater, The Goulding’s Resource Centre is a 20-minute scenic drive from Newport and situated directly on a main bus route.

There you will be helping to not only prepare, cook and serve meals, but you will help develop a diverse, nutritious and inviting menu to support up to 23 client’s nutritional health as they undertake their journey within the resource centre.

We are looking to appoint an individual with excellent listening and observational skills and awareness of the varying nutritional needs and/or the challenges faced by people who need care and support.

It would be helpful to have previous experience in the catering industry and you will be expected to hold or undertake infection control and food hygiene training.

You will have a passion for your vocation and people as well as the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment. 

You will be supported with full training, regular structured supervision, and development opportunities.