School Cook

Outcomes First Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes work-life balance with a unique 4-Day Working Week trial. As a School Cook at Falkland House School, you'll play a vital role in providing high-quality food and catering services to students with special dietary needs. This permanent, term-time-only position offers a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of young individuals. With benefits like life assurance and a pension scheme, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a recognized 'Great Place to Work'.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking for large groups.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff and adhere to dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus considering dietary needs of pupils.
• Monitor stocks and maintain quality and budget controls.
• Prepare food while minimizing waste.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

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!

Job Details

• Job Title: School Cook
• Location: Falkland House School, Falkland KY15 7AE
• Salary: GBP24,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm, Friday 7.00am - 1.00pm
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan menus for the school considering dietary needs of pupils.
2. Monitor stocks by date rotation, portion control, and quality, adhering to budget controls.
3. Set up and clean down kitchen areas daily.
4. Prepare for daily/weekly demand/needs of the school.
5. Minimize waste.
6. Provide suitable food for staff/pupils with special dietary requirements.

Qualifications Requirements

• Food Preparation
• Cooking

About Us

Falkland House School is an independent residential and day school for boys from primary to aged 18 years, primarily supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition. We are proud to be the first independent school in Scotland outside the NAS to receive accreditation from the National Autistic Society.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has provided care and education for over 16 years to individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. In 2024, we are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions