🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Government

Assistant Cook

🏢 Derby City Council • 📍 Derby, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£11,037 - £11,238

£920 - £937 / mo

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Location Base

Derby, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Application closing date 21/04/2023 Working Pattern Part time Salary Scale 2, Points 4 - 6: £21,189 - £21,575 pro rata; Actual salary £11,036.69 - £11,237.75 Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Caretaking Attachments Blank Job description East Midlands Education Trust Hours: 9:30‐2:00pm Contract type: Permanent Location: Homefields Primary school Starting as soon as possible The Governors wish to appoint an Assistant Cook to provide nutritious meals for our children. You would be supported by the Catering Manager, and you will work within a team of kitchen staff. We would like to welcome a new member that enjoys working as part of a team and has excellent communication skills. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school Office via email on mel.ross@homefields.derby.sch.uk or calling 01332 691351. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

To apply please visit our website: www.emet.uk.com/vacancies

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Closing date for applications is 12noon on Friday 21st April 2023.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Cook roles across Derby City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11,037 - £11,238 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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