School Cook

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people is seeking a dedicated School Cook for its new Riseley Green School. The role involves planning and preparing high-quality meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring dietary needs are met for pupils. Join a supportive team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Physical Health Checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatments

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and preparing food for schools.
• Ability to manage and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus considering dietary needs of young people.
• Monitor stocks and manage kitchen area.
• Prepare food for daily and weekly school demands.

Skills

Menu Planning

Food Preparation

Budget Management

Dietary Needs Awareness

Job description

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Are you an innovative School Cook committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are looking for a School Cook for our New Options School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school will have a capacity for 60 pupils aged 4-16 years old and is due to open in May 2025.

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

• £20,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week
• Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new school, Riseley Green, as a School Cook.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has 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 proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

About the role

You will be responsible for planning and preparing high-quality food and catering services for the school, managing and supervising all kitchen staff.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan menus considering the dietary needs of our young people
• Monitor stocks by date rotation, portion control, and quality, adhering to budget controls
• Set up and clean down kitchen areas daily
• Prepare for daily and weekly demands of the school
• Minimize waste effectively
• Provide suitable food options for staff and pupils with special dietary requirements

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us. You’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• A variety of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

At Options Autism, we place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you can wake up each day knowing your role makes a positive impact.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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