Cook Crocus Fields

Nottingham City Council • saffron walden, england • Posted July 01, 2026

About the Role

Overview

Nottingham City Council is looking to appoint a Cook at Crocus Fields short breaks unit for children and young people with disabilities. Crocus Fields offers care to young people who have severe learning disabilities and physical disabilities, many of whom are on the autistic spectrum. The role requires an ability to provide a flexible catering service to meet the needs of service users and staff.

Responsibilities

The principal duties will include providing meals to meet varied dietary needs of the young people, ordering and purchasing food, menu planning, managing the food budget, offering nutritious and well‑balanced meals, and completing all necessary legislative administrative tasks and domestic duties. This post is predominantly one where you will be expected to work using your own initiative. You will work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and at weekends on a rota basis and undertake any training as required to meet the needs of the home....