Chef/Cook

TN United Kingdom; Hurworth-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a cook to join their catering team in Hurworth-on-Tees. This role involves cooking, menu planning, and ensuring high hygiene standards while promoting healthy eating for children and young people. The position offers career progression and various benefits.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progression

Pension scheme

Paid enhanced DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meal preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking, menu planning, shopping, and adhering to budgets.
• Ensure high hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attentiveness

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

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There is no better time to start a career within our catering team than now!

Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?

If you would like to build a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfillment, then look no further and apply today!

About Hurworth House

Hurworth House are recruiting a cook to join their catering team! We are looking for passionate people who can promote healthy eating and provide varied meals that meet care standards and contribute to the wellbeing of our Children and Young People. In this role, you will be responsible for cooking, menu planning, shopping, and adhering to budgets to deliver healthy, varied, and nutritious diets for young people and staff. You will also ensure the kitchen and related areas are kept to high hygiene standards, including food and equipment storage.

Benefits

Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount schemes, comprehensive induction, ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle-to-work scheme, and more!

About Hurworth House School

Hurworth House School provides specialist education for boys and girls with SEMH difficulties and autism. Our staff are highly trained, skilled, and experienced in supporting and educating our children, many with co-morbid diagnoses. The school is registered to educate up to 80 students aged 5 to 19 years across primary, middle, and upper schools.

Career Development

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we offer a clear career pathway and training. We value your transferable skills and life experience and will provide the necessary training and support for your progression.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent (essential)
• Previous experience in meal preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen
• Strong communication, organization, and attentiveness skills

Key Characteristics

• Communication – Vital for understanding and supporting our young people.
• Organisation – Confidently updating menus, dietary requirements, and relevant reports.
• Attentiveness – Understanding individual needs to provide tailored support.

We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where you can flourish and feel rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Join Us

If you want to progress your career, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo safeguarding screening, including DBS checks and references covering the last 3 years, especially from roles involving children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested before interviews for roles within our schools.