Kitchen Assistant

Witherslack Group; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people! As a cook at a state-of-the-art SEMH primary school, you will play a vital role in preparing delicious and healthy meals that inspire students to explore new foods. Your creativity in menu planning and commitment to food safety will ensure that every meal is not only nutritious but also enjoyable. With a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, this part-time role offers the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Bring your passion for cooking and join us in creating a positive impact!

Benefits

Full Induction and On-the-Job Training

Full School Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Wellbeing Tools and Advice

Medical Cover

High-Street Discounts

Beautiful Working Environment

Recommend a Friend Scheme (£1,000 Bonus)

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, ideally in a professional setting.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Plan menus considering dietary requirements and food hygiene.

Skills

Catering Experience

Food Hygiene and Safety

Menu Planning

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

time left to apply End Date: January 11, 2025 (5 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR101184

Please note: This role is Part Time and salary will be pro rata'd

Huge Small Victories

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 visitors.

Get out what you put in

You’ll be expected to follow food hygiene rules and keep health and safety in mind, but the key is to create varied menus that encourage our young people to try new food. You’ll help plan meals, taking into account any specific dietary requirements.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hinckley House school will be a state-of-the-art SEMH primary school opening in Autumn 24. As part of the Witherslack group, the school will be exceptionally well resourced and supported to ensure that every child receives the very best education and outcomes. We are looking for inspirational teachers and wider staff to help us realise our vision for delivering excellence.

What we do for you

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:

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

Bring your whole self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will:

• Have experience catering in a professional setting, but if you’re a competent home cook we’d still like to hear from you
• Ideally have a basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate
• Be hard working, friendly and dependable

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.