Cleaner/Cook

Cambian Group Plc; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Induction and DBS paid

Job summary

Cambian Chesham House School in Bury, Greater Manchester, is hiring a school cook and cleaner for term-time 30 hours per week. Salary £16,828 per annum. The role combines kitchen management with cleaning duties to maintain a safe, healthy environment for students and staff.

We offer opportunities for training and a supportive team in a well-established independent school under Cambian Chesham House School. DBS checks, induction, and commitment to safeguarding are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering or cooking is desirable.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, including basic budgeting and stock control.
• Commitment to high standards of health and safety in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook: manage daily kitchen operations, prepare lunches and dinners for students including special diets.
• Cleaner: keep offices and communal areas clean to a high hygiene standard following policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene & safety

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

School Cook/Cleaner – Term Time Only

Salary: £16,828 per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: Chesham House school in Bury, Greater Manchester

We have an exciting opportunity for a school cook/cleaner to join our team!

The school:

Cambian Chesham House School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 20 students, aged 10-18 years. Our approach to education at Chesham School is to inspire and engage our learners through a range of positive learning experiences. We strongly believe that all learners can achieve their personal best with the right guidance, encouragement and support.

Cook-

The ideal candidate will have passion and flair for food. As the school cook you will be required to manage the smooth running of the kitchen on a daily basis, ensuring lunches and dinners are produced to a high standard for students, some of which are on restrictive diets, staff and visitors. Managing the kitchen team, budget, stock control, menu planning, promoting health, safety and hygiene and attending and supporting training are all requisites of the post.

Cleaner-

This job involves cleaning various parts of the property in order to maintain a clean, hygienic, safe and pleasant environment in which people can live and work.

As a Cleaner you will be responsible for helping to provide and maintain a safe, clean, positive environment for our students. You will be working as part of a team to ensure that the offices and communal areas are all cleaned to a high standard following the health and safety policies and requirements.

Why choose us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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