At a Glance
- Tasks: Help prepare and serve nutritious meals while leading kitchen operations.
- Company: Join the Isle of Man Public Service, a caring and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, professional development, and free car parking.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and commitment to sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives through quality food and care.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering and a passion for high standards.
The predicted salary is between 25110 - 30690 £ per year.
About the role
Looking for a catering role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to lead?
Join Reayrt Skyal as an Assistant Cook and help deliver nutritious, well-balanced meals that support residents' health, wellbeing and individual needs.
Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll prepare and serve a variety of meals and snacks, adapt menus where needed, and ensure food is produced to the highest standards of quality, safety and presentation.
You'll also play an important role in meeting specialist dietary, cultural and texture requirements, helping to create a positive dining experience for those accessing the service.
You’ll take ownership of a range of kitchen responsibilities, from food preparation, stock control and ordering supplies to maintaining rigorous food hygiene, allergen management and HACCP standards.
You'll have the opportunity to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, using your organisation, initiative and attention to detail to ensure the service runs smoothly.
In return, you'll join a dedicated team where your experience, professionalism and commitment to high standards will be valued and supported.
Bring your catering expertise to a role where quality food and quality care go hand in hand.
- A workplace that invests in you
- A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
- Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
- Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
- Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
- Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
- Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
- Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
- Free car parking.
- Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man.
We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance.
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion.
We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us.
As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
An enhanced police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
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Assistant Cook - Reayrt Skyal in Ramsey employer: Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Public Service is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where volunteers can thrive. By joining our compassionate team, you will not only gain valuable skills and experiences but also play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of our community. With a strong commitment to sustainability and diversity, your contributions will help shape a brighter future for the Isle of Man.
