Cook

Outcomes First Group; England; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers a unique 4-Day Working Week trial. As a Cook at a specialized school, you'll play a vital role in providing nutritious meals for students with autism. This permanent, term-time position allows you to contribute to a supportive environment while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. With a commitment to high standards in food preparation and hygiene, you'll be part of a team that values care and quality. Experience a fulfilling career where your efforts directly impact the lives of young individuals in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Physical Health Checks

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking for diverse dietary needs.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook main dishes and desserts from scratch.
• Manage catering services in the absence of the Cook Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and refectory areas.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hygiene Standards

Cooking Various Diets

Team Collaboration

Job description

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!

Job Title: Cook

Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU

Salary: GBP20,906.25 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.

About the role

To support the Cook Manager on a day-to-day basis and, in their absence, 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 for each student.

General Responsibilities:

1. Help prepare and cook main dishes, vegetarian options, desserts, cakes, salads, and various diets from scratch for two refectories on a rota system.
2. Complete food, snack, cooking, and picnic orders.
3. Check off and store deliveries.
4. Serve food, wash up, and clean refectory areas.
5. Perform cleaning tasks daily, weekly, and monthly.

About us

Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils with a primary diagnosis of Autism, offering two curriculum pathways—Formal and Semi-formal. We have a mix of Day and Residential pupils, with 8 co-located pupil's homes on a 30-acre rural Norfolk site, featuring a Forest School, Animal Care Farm, play facilities, sports hall, and sensory rooms.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks through