Cook in Charge

The Witherslack Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

School holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Great facilities

Refer-a-friend £1000

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is recruiting a cook for Hilden Park School in Tonbridge to prepare and provide nutritious meals for pupils, staff and visitors. You will lead a kitchen team, plan menus and ensure hygiene and nutrition standards are met.

Working at a specialist school, you will build strong relationships with colleagues and pupils, contributing to an inclusive, supportive dining offer across the site.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety in Catering is required.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus and balance dietary needs.
• Experience budgeting for each meal and ordering in bulk.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a skilled kitchen team and plan nutritious menus.
• Ensure the school meets food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Budgeting for meals

Team supervision

Education

Level 3 Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You'll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitorsGet out what you put in You'll supervise a skilled team and plan nutritious menus for our young people. You'll also need to make sure that the school meets food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards. Being a cook in charge at our schools means you'll get to build fantastic relationships with all of our staff and young people, by doing what you do best.

• Have a Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent)
• Be organised and have the ability to plan menus
• Have experience budgeting for each meal and ordering in bulk Hilden Park school is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's and Speech, Language and Communication needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serving Tonbridge and the wider communities; you can be at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered., At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time