School Cook

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate School Chef to join their team at a specialist education provider. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values well-being and work-life balance, including a trial of a 4-Day Working Week. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and managing kitchen operations. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that prioritizes both your professional growth and the well-being of its staff and students.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Experience in catering for large numbers is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations and lead food production.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety legislation.
• Manage inventory and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

Culinary training

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: School Chef
Location: Baston House School, Bromley, BR2 7AB
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Baston House School located in Bromley.

About The Role

To plan for and provide a freshly cooked and nutritious selection of meals to the pupils and staff of the School, ensuring an efficient operation which is compliant with Food Safety regulations. To uphold the professional code of conduct, support the school in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies as a fully committed member of staff as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Areas of Responsibility

• Supervising the kitchen operation in designated unit.
• Lead the food production in an allocated unit.
• Lead in all activities relating to meal production and service, including setting up of dining hall, and cleaning of both kitchen and hall after service.
• Ensure the kitchen is compliant with all Food Hygiene and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Ensure the kitchen is cleaned in line with Food and Hygiene requirements, including equipment, floors, walls.
• Ensure equipment and machinery is maintained in a clean safe order.
• Managing inventory of stock.

Experience

• Previous catering experience for large numbers as the school will be moving to a full kitchen over time.

If you are interested in working with us apply today so we can get you out to work as soon as possible!

About The School

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC). Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 really 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?Benefits

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.

And 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.

And that’s not all, 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 in the knowledge that 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 social media 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.*

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing