Head Cook (Braithwell)

Autism East Midlands; Braithwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Braithwell is seeking an enthusiastic Head Cook to provide nutritious meals for pupils. Responsibilities include meal planning, ensuring hygiene standards, and accommodating dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in cooking for children and the ability to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large groups, especially children.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and nutrition.
• Understanding of kitchen health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks for pupils.
• Ensure high hygiene standards in meal preparation.
• Create menus considering varied dietary requirements.

Skills

Meal planning

High standards of hygiene

Flexibility

Ability to work with children

Job description

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.

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

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with autistic individuals. 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.

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