Cook

Keys Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity pay

NEST pension

Blue light card

Free training & qualifications

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Keys Education in Colchester is seeking a dedicated School Cook to prepare nutritious, balanced meals for pupils and staff, ensuring dietary needs and allergies are respected. The role requires strict adherence to HACCP and COSHH, and contributes to a safe, healthy school environment.

You will maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, manage stock and menus, and support SEND students with nutritious options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Adhere to HACCP and COSHH policies.
• Prepare well-balanced meals meeting dietary and allergy requirements.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.
• Stock control and updating menu sheets; monitor appliances.
• Support SEND students with nutritious options and dietary needs.

Skills

Food Hygiene Qualifications

School environment experience

Health & wellbeing focus

Education

Food Hygiene Qualifications or Equivalent

Job description

To prepare and serve nutritious, balanced meals that meet the dietary needs of pupils and staff, supporting their health and wellbeing. The Cook will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct, contributing to a safe, respectful, and nurturing school environment.,

• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and other designated areas throughout the house
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene by adhering to company policies and procedures including HACCP and COSHH
• Other duties involved will be food preparation (well-balanced dinners adhering to dietary and allergy requirements), completing and updating menu sheets, stock control, regular checks and monitoring or upkeep of appliancesA committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• Have experience of working in a school environment, preferred but not necessary
• This vacancy is open to a specialist with Food Hygiene Qualifications or Equivalent, We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.