Cook

Tadley Court School; Tadley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school for children with autism is seeking a Chef/Cook to manage meal planning and preparation while adhering to food safety regulations. The role involves collaborating with educational staff to cater to dietary needs. The ideal candidate will hold relevant food safety certificates and have experience in a school setting. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

Blue Light discount card

Comprehensive induction

Commitment to ongoing training

Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in menu planning and food preparation for schools.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educational staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook fresh well-balanced meals.
• Collaborate with staff to develop dietary menus.
• Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety regulations

Team management

Dietary requirements accommodation

Education

Level 2 certificate in Food

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Valid food hygiene certificate

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for menu planning, ordering stock, cooking, food service and the line management of a small team of catering assistants. You will adhere to set budgets within the school to deliver healthy, varied and nutritious diets for young people and the staff which comply with Government Healthy Eating in Schools expectations. In addition, you will be responsible for the ensuring that the kitchen and associated areas are kept to a high standard of hygiene, including food and equipment storage and that all compliance requirements are met and maintained to a high standard. You will ideally have a Level 2 certificate in Food, Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering and a valid food hygiene certificate. Training will be provided on Aspris systems and procedures. As the school's Chef/Cook you will be required to:

• Plan, prepare, and cook fresh well-balanced meals for pupils and staff, considering their specific dietary requirements and preferences
• Collaborate with special education staff to develop interesting and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary restrictions and sensory needs whilst maintaining Government Healthy Eating expectations.
• Ensure that all meals are prepared and served in accordance with food safety regulations and best practices
• Maintain stock levels
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with health & safety policies
• Foster a positive dining experience for pupils by creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere during mealtimes

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most. Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references that cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

Tadley Court School is a specialist school and has an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. Our school is set in a beautiful semi‑rural location with four acres of well‑maintained grounds. We are a day school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 4 and 19 years who all have a formal Autism diagnosis and either SLD or MLD. We are proud of our career progression routes and we attract professionals who are willing to contribute to our sustained success whilst embracing our family‑ethos. The school has benefited from significant development which is due to continue into the new academic year. Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide. We are recruiting for a Chef/Head Cook to join us at our school for autistic children and young people.

Benefits

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!