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LocationStaveley Residential and Community Care Centre, Calver Crescent Staveley, ChesterfieldReferenceJOB/25/01200Salary detailsGrade 1/2 xc2xa312,371.52 per annum (plus enhancements if applicable)Job termPart TimeAppointment typePermanentHours20 hours per weekClosing Date08 June 2025Catering Assistant - The Staveley CentreAn opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Catering Assistant to work at The Staveley Community Care Centre in Staveley Chesterfield.The Staveley Centre is a 32 bedded Residential Home for Older Adults. You will be working in the kitchen, assisting with the preparation of meals. The centre also has a small cafxc3xa9, so duties include serving customers, using the till, making up the table orders. Your role will include assisting the Catering Supervisor with the preparation of meals, preparing basic meals and cleaning duties within the kitchen.Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.Training and development opportunitiesPaid travel expenses if required to travel to other sitesSmarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work schemeSupportive management and teamAccess to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counsellingDerbyshire rewards - offering hundreds of discounts and cashbackIf you are looking for either a rewarding role that offers good rates of pay, free uniform and high quality training, then please apply for this role. It's your chance to make a difference to local people's lives. The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Shifts may include mornings and afternoons.For informal enquires please contact the Registered Unit Manager Louise Woodward on Tel : 01629 533040Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, clickASCH1Young workers - Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following is understood before applyingPlease note: Whilst Derbyshire County Council do hold a sponsorship licence, we are NOT currently offering sponsorship for this specific role. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as your application will be rejected. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 1.17 MBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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