Cook

SHS Braithwell; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized school in Doncaster seeks an enthusiastic Head Cook to provide nutritious meals, plan menus, and ensure a high standard of hygiene. The role involves preparing food from ordering to presentation and maintaining a safe environment for pupils. With 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, this position offers various benefits including occupational sick pay and training opportunities. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Extensive induction with autism specialist training

Free initial DBS Check

Employer pension scheme

Friendly and supportive work environment

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience in providing nutritious meals considering dietary requirements.
• Ability to maintain a safe and valued environment for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare meals from ordering stock to presentation.
• Provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks to pupils.
• Ensure cleanliness and adherence to hygiene codes.

Skills

Planning and writing menus

High standards of hygiene

Flexibility in approaches

Job description

Head Cook

Salary: £15.70 p/hr or £21,483.83 per annum - Term Time (45.6 weeks)

Hours: 30 per week, Monday to Friday 7:30am to 1:30pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head Cook to join our Specialist School in Braithwell, Doncaster.

You will be instrumental in providing breakfast, lunch, snacks and occasional hospitality service to our school. You will plan and write menus and provide nutritious and varied meals for our pupils whilst considering specialist and varied dietary requirements.

You will have a duty to plan and prepare these meals from ordering stock right through to the presentation to our pupils.

High standards of hygiene and adherence to codes of conduct and guidelines are crucial to this role.

You will have the ability to be flexible in your approaches. It is vital that you can maintain an environment where our pupils feel happy, safe and valued.

What we offer

• Occupational sick pay
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
• Paid job-related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, we will meet any initial costs.

Registered Charity Number 517954

Interviews will be held on Friday 19th December 2025.

Safeguarding Statement

SHS Braithwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.