Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.

What is the job role?

We are currently looking for warm, positive, and dedicated individuals to work in our Adult 

 Turn Up the Heat on Your Career! Join Our Kitchen Crew at Eric Williams House

Permanent Role: 25 hours/week (fixed rota)

Do you love great food? Love creating moments that make people smile? Step into our warm, buzzing kitchen and help serve delicious, nutritious meals to residents living with dementia. Whether you’re after steady hours or totally flexible shifts, we’ve got the perfect fit for you.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

A fixed rota in the permanent role – predictable, steady, stress‑free, Full training provided – including Food Safety Level 2A warm, friendly team where you’re valued every single day

What You’ll Be Doing

Cooking and presenting tasty, wholesome meals (including special diets)Keeping our kitchen safe, spotless, and running smoothly, Bringing your personality, passion, and flavour to the role. 

What We’re Looking For

Catering experience — or the enthusiasm to learn! An understanding of Health & Safety Energy, positivity, and a brilliant team spirit Willingness to complete a DBS check

Ready to Stir Things Up?

Whether you want to build your career or pick up shifts that fit your life, this is your chance to join a team that makes a real difference — one plate at a time.

Apply now and bring your spark to our kitchen!

Please note:

Salary is advertised as full‑time based on 37 hours and will be pro‑rated.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and presentation of delicious meals — including special diets — all to departmental standards and in line with Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Assist with receiving deliveries: checking quality, weight, and ensuring everything meets our standards.
• Keep our kitchen sparkling — maintaining top‑tier cleanliness of all areas, tools, and equipment.
• Step up when needed: in the cook’s absence, help allocate tasks and supervise the kitchen team.
• Follow all Health & Safety at Work Regulations and promote safe working practices at all times.
• Report any hazards, defects, or concerns to the manager straight away — safety first.
• Take part in training and development opportunities that help you grow in the role.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities for vulnerable adults and children.
• Ensure full compliance with Equal Opportunities Policy and Data Protection guidelines.
• Carry out any additional tasks suitable for the role and salary grade when required.

Want to Know More?

For further information, contact: Terri.Hallinan@coventry.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans

• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): TBC

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council