Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy

Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.

Assistant Cook

Job reference: AHSS00239N1AGE Location: Cysgod y Gaer Residential Home, Corwen Salary: Grade 3 24,404 - 24,790 per annum Hours: 37 hours a week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 08/07/2025
We are looking for an Assistant Cook to join our Care Home team at Cysgod y Gaer, Corwen.

Cysgod y Gaer aims to provide high quality needs-led residential and respite care to support older people in the Corwen area and their carers.

Working in a care home as an Assistant Cook can be quite different to some other catering positions, the hours are more sociable, and you have the opportunity to get to know the individuals.

The successful candidate will be required to provide high standard of meal provision for Cysgod y Gaer residents , whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety as per procedures and HACCP at all times.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Catherine Roberts on 01490 412394.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Family friendly policies

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,404.00-24,790.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Gym membership On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/07/2025
Reference ID: AHSS00239N1AGE