Directorate: Corporate Resources
Permanent, part time, 6 hours per week.
Working Pattern & Pay
6 days, every 4 weeks (Sunday to Friday rota).
This equates to 24 hours per month (12 weeks per year - averages out at 6 hours per week).
4 hours per shift: 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Monday – Friday) & 1.00pm – 5:00pm (Sunday).
Sundays paid at ‘Time’ + ¼.
Additional hours may be available to cover sickness and annual leave.
Riverside Catering are offering an interesting opportunity for a Cook in Charge to join our dedicated team. This post is based at Liberty House, Masbrough, Rotherham (5 minutes from town centre) – a welcoming short-stay centre supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
At Liberty House, we are passionate about creating a positive, enjoyable, and personalised experience for every young person in our care. Food is an important part of that experience, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to quality and care in the kitchen.
About the Role
You’ll take the lead in a friendly, well-equipped kitchen, preparing and serving high-quality meals for up to 10 young people, each with their own unique care plan and dietary needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing, cooking, and serving meals
- Catering for individual dietary requirements
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Managing portion control and stock awareness
- Using a tablet for basic recording and documentation
- Ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
This is a hands-on role where your contribution truly makes a difference to the daily lives of young people.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
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Has experience in a catering environment (Essential)
- Holds a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, has an NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)
- Demonstrates excellent hygiene practices and attention to detail
- Is organised, reliable, and passionate about providing a high-quality service.
Why Join Us?
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Make a real difference in a rewarding environment
- Be part of a supportive and caring team
- Enjoy a role with flexible, part-time hours
- Fits around other employment or personal commitments.
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Debbie Hollis –on 07970 552449.
Applications must be submitted online via the official RMBC website.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
