The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
JOB TITLE: Cook
LOCATION: Daleview House, L' Derry
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1xPermanent 11.33hrs plus Reserve List for Full-Time/Part-Time Temporary and Permanent Positions
Daleview House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 13 Housing with Care Tenants. It is also a registered Nursing Home giving support and care for up to 30 residents. It is situated in the Waterside area of Derry~Londonderry. Daleview House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.
Essential Criteria
QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Catering or alternative equivalent qualification in catering.
6 months experience working as a professional cook OR a minimum of 1 years’ experience working as a professional cook if you do not hold the above qualification.
Experience of overseeing the day-to-day operation of a professional kitchen.
All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.
This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. Please refer to attached link: AccessNI Code of Practice.
Apex Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications form members of the Protestant Community due to under-representation in parts of our workforce.
WHY WORK FOR APEX?
We offer:
Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Lena by Inspire including 24hr adviceline
Staff wellbeing initiatives
Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
comprehensive paid induction programme
enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
enhanced rate for overtime worked
