Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; Penzance; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme and coun

Job summary

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy, part of Wave MAT, seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils. The role focuses on planning balanced menus, maintaining a clean kitchen, and working term-time only (30 hours per week).

You'll support pupils' independence and social inclusion, with DBS check and right to work in the UK required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience of food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all academy meals on time.
• Maintain a clean, stocked kitchen.
• Provide nutritious, balanced meals.
• Support pupils' independence and social inclusion.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Inclusion

Job description

Cook post at Penwith Alternative Provision Academy, one of the alternative provision academies run by Wave MAT, which educates vulnerable pupils across Devon and Cornwall. The role centres on preparing and cooking all meals for the academy, keeping the kitchen clean and stocked, and planning balanced, nutritious menus. It is term-time only, 30 hours a week, and the post-holder also helps build pupils' independence and social inclusion. Visa sponsorship is not available and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Prepare and cook all academy meals efficiently and on time
• Maintain a clean, well-maintained and stocked kitchen
• Provide well-balanced meals and nutritious menu choices
• Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Experience

• Experience of food preparation

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Ability and enthusiasm to make a difference
• Passion for inclusion

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Online check
• Eligible to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience in an environment serving children and young people

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and counselling
• Occupational health services
• Professional development and training
• Company sick pay dependent on service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Free will writing benefit