POST: 1x27hrs Temporary Post and Reserve List LOCATION: Killowen House, Coleraine Killowen House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 43 Housing with Care tenants. It is situated centrally within Coleraine. Killowen House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Catering or City & Guilds 706/707 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent AND 6 months experience working as a professional cook. OR One years experience or more, working as a professional cook if you do not hold the above qualification This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check. All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's. Apex is an equal opportunities employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community, due to under representations in parts of our workforce. WHY WORK FOR APEX? We offer: Competitive pay Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service Contributory pension scheme Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional) Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline Bike to Work Scheme Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer) Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits: comprehensive paid induction programme enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year enhanced rate for overtime worked free on-site car parking CLOSING DATE: Friday 29th November 2024 APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in this position please apply online via Skills: Cooking Catering NVQ Level 2 Professional Benefits: 12 Statutory Days 20 annual leave days sick pay maternity pay paternity pay