Full job descriptionCook - TreetopsRole ResponsibilityTreetops offers overnight short breaks for children in Kent from the age of 5 to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities and/or Autism, and will have some additional support needs. These may include health related needs, behaviours of concern, and help with every day tasks. We always support children to have fun with their friends and peers, to learn skills, make choices, and to be supported in a safe and nurturing environment, so that they, and their families, can have a break.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a busy team providing a high standard of food ensuring that menus are created to meet the needs of the children and their dietary requirements. Working within a set Budget.
To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:
*To have awareness and training on food hygiene

*To be able to create Menus to meet the dietary requirements and nutritious values for all and making meals inclusive.

*To be willing to keep knowledge and training up to date in Level 3 Food Safety and putting into the practice.

*To be willing to work with the team to create themed meals and events to enhance children’s experiences.

*To be able to manage the stock of food that we keep within the unit, doing stock rotation and ordering of what is needed.

In return we can offer you:
*A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development

*29 days annual leave + bank holiday entitlement

*Generous contributory pension scheme

This post is based in a children’s unit and therefore 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.
Interviews will be conducted under the ’Choosing with Care’ assessment process.
Contact DetailsIf you have any queries, please feel free to contact.
Mariama Addo




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Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
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Salary £26,822 pro rata

Contract type Permanent Part Time

Working Hours 20 hours per week

Location Treetops, Dartford, United Kingdom

Job category Social Care - Unqualified

Job Reference REF/TP/47620/15249

Closing Date 25 September, 2026

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