School Cook

Outcomes First Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to manage food services and kitchen staff. You will plan high-quality meals, ensure food safety, and minimize waste. The position offers a 4-day work week trial, health benefits, and a great work-life balance. Join us to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and young adults.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of catering practices, including product use and storage.
• Experience of catering work in a residential or educational setting.
• Experience of supervising kitchen staff and appraising performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high-quality food and catering services.
• Supervise all kitchen staff and ensure compliance with food safety.
• Monitor inventory and control budget effectively.

Skills

Catering practices

Food safety requirements

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Job description

To be responsible for the planning and preparation of high-quality food and catering service to the School and to manage and supervise all kitchen staff. To plan menus for the School with reference to the dietary needs of the Service Users. To undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls set. To set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day-to-day use. To ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the School. To be observant of the need to minimise waste. To provide suitable food to staff/Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare high-quality food and catering services for the School; supervise all kitchen staff.
• Plan menus with reference to the dietary needs of the Service Users.
• Monitor stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality in line with budgetary controls.
• Set up and clean down kitchen areas before and after day-to-day use.
• Prepare for daily and weekly demand/needs of the School.
• Minimise waste and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Provide suitable food for staff and Service Users with special dietary requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Good knowledge of catering practices, including the use and storage of relevant products.
• Good knowledge of food safety requirements.
• Good knowledge of devising and implementing effective systems of working.
• Experience of catering work in a residential or educational or similar setting.
• Experience of menu planning with reference to budgetary control and nutritional considerations.
• Experience at management level in a similar setting.
• Experience of supervising and appraising staff.

About Outcomes First Group / Benefits

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we\'re putting wellbeing first. That\'s why we\'re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it\'s already in place or just around the corner, now\'s the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Woodside Park School is a brand-new school under Options Autism and Outcomes First Group. Options Autism is the UK\'s leading independent provider of specialist education.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a \"Great Place to Work\" for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you\'ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\'ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks. A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that\'s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, 100\'s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.