Job Description
Job description
Role Responsibility
Sunrise Children’s Centre offers short breaks for children and young people with Disabilities, some of whom have additional needs, including behaviours that challenge and complex health needs.
We are seeking a part-time cook for 15 hours per week, to prepare and plan meals within nutritional and dietary guidelines, ensuring meals are cooked and served in a timely manner following safe food hygiene standards.
You will be asked to ensure the efficient running of the kitchen, complying with Health & Safety requirements, checking equipment and ordering supplies.
A Level 3 qualification in Food Safety is required. Additional training will be provided, and you need to be willing to attend training to fulfill your role.
The post includes working a 4 week rolling rota, working alternate weekends, and evening work till 6 pm.
You must be able to manage the stock of food that we keep within the unit, carrying out stock rotation and ordering of what is needed.
In return we can offer you:
- A detailed induction and training programme
- 27 days annual leave & bank holiday entitlement
- Generous contributory pension scheme
Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process
This post involves working closely with children and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact
Jolene Hobden (Registered Manager), Contact telephone number: 018+2 543045
email address: jolene.hobden@kent.gov.uk
About the Company
Work that works for you and us - let’s talk flexibility!
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, ****** orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
Salary
£23,338 - £23,+21 pro rata
Contract type
Permanent Part Time
Working Hours
15 hours per week
Location
Sunrise Children's Centre, London Road, Southborough, United Kingdom
Job category
Social Care - Unqualified
Job Reference
REF/TP/536/11484
Closing Date
12 October, 2026
Role Responsibility
Sunrise Children’s Centre offers short breaks for children and young people with Disabilities, some of whom have additional needs, including behaviours that challenge and complex health needs.
We are seeking a part-time cook for 15 hours per week, to prepare and plan meals within nutritional and dietary guidelines, ensuring meals are cooked and served in a timely manner following safe food hygiene standards.
You will be asked to ensure the efficient running of the kitchen, complying with Health & Safety requirements, checking equipment and ordering supplies.
A Level 3 qualification in Food Safety is required. Additional training will be provided, and you need to be willing to attend training to fulfill your role.
The post includes working a 4 week rolling rota, working alternate weekends, and evening work till 6 pm.
You must be able to manage the stock of food that we keep within the unit, carrying out stock rotation and ordering of what is needed.
In return we can offer you:
- A detailed induction and training programme
- 27 days annual leave & bank holiday entitlement
- Generous contributory pension scheme
Interviews will be conducted under the ‘Choosing with Care’ assessment process
This post involves working closely with children and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact
Jolene Hobden (Registered Manager), Contact telephone number: 018+2 543045
email address: jolene.hobden@kent.gov.uk
About the Company
Work that works for you and us - let’s talk flexibility!
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, ****** orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
Salary
£23,338 - £23,+21 pro rata
Contract type
Permanent Part Time
Working Hours
15 hours per week
Location
Sunrise Children's Centre, London Road, Southborough, United Kingdom
Job category
Social Care - Unqualified
Job Reference
REF/TP/536/11484
Closing Date
12 October, 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cook | Sunrise Children|s Centre position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Southborough offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.
