Cook

Oxford Outcomes; Barnham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at Acorn Park School. This role offers the unique opportunity to participate in a trial of a 4-Day Working Week, enhancing work-life balance while delivering high-quality meals for students with Autism. You will support the Cook Manager in managing catering services, ensuring hygiene standards are met, and preparing a variety of meals. With a focus on employee wellbeing and a comprehensive benefits package, this position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Options

Mental Health Support

Physical Health Checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discounts

Cycle Schemes

Electric Car Schemes

Critical Illness Cover

Family Support Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking for large groups.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals from scratch for students.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hygiene Standards

Cooking Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Food Safety Certification

Catering Management Experience

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Cook

Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 7am - 3pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Cook to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School located in Norwich.

About The Role

To support the Cook Manager on a day-to-day basis and in the absence of the Cook Manager, be responsible for the management of catering services at Acorn Park School.

Maintain high standards of practice and hygiene in all aspects of food preparation, contributing to the quality of care of each student.

General Responsibilities:

• Help prepare and cook main, vegetarian, desserts, cakes, salads, and various diets from scratch for two refectories on a rota system.
• Complete food, snack, cooking, and picnic orders.
• Check off and put away deliveries.
• Serve food, wash up, and clean down each refectory.
• Perform cleaning tasks daily, weekly, and monthly.

About Us

Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils diagnosed with Autism, offering formal and semi-formal curricula, with on-site residential facilities, Forest School, Animal Care Farm, and various amenities. We have been providing care and education for over 16 years and are part of Outcomes First Group, recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension options, mental health support, physical health checks, and access to Vista, our flexible benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, cycle schemes, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits.

Be assured that your role will have a positive impact on the lives of others, with a focus on safeguarding and promoting welfare, including DBS checks and social media screening.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4-Day Working Week trial subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing