Assistant Cook (Bank) - Oaklea Convent, Sunderland

Location: Oaklea Convent, Sunderland

Hours: 0 hour contract however you will be guaranteed 8.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends. Daytime duties may be required to cover sickness, holidays and special events. 

Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour 

This post is occupational qualification for female applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post. 

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Assistant Cook to join our team at Oaklea Convent on a bank basis, providing high-quality meals for the Sisters and their visitors.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing nutritious, varied, and well-presented food in a warm and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals to a consistently high standard.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, balanced, and tailored to dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to support hospitality for visitors.
• Manage food stock and place orders as needed.

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar cooking role.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respectful and considerate of the values and routines of the Sisters.

Benefits and Rewards: 

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Please click here to view the full job description and person specification. 

For further information about the advertised role, please contact Moira Guthrie, Operations Manager on moiraguthrie@sjog.org.uk