Specialist Cook for Student Wellbeing & Inclusive Dining

Hillingdon Manor School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Care First is seeking a Cook for our Tamworth Campus to prepare nutritious meals and provide a high-quality dining experience for students with diverse needs.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at the Tamworth Campus, Silica Road, Birmingham B77 4DT, with a permanent contract. You’ll ensure dietary requirements are met, uphold food safety standards, and support pupils and staff in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or related environment is essential.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus within food safety regulations.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Experience in leading and supporting others in a busy kitchen.
• Proactive, reliable and committed to excellent service.
• Capable of working across teams and building relationships.
• Willing to work towards catering and food hygiene qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Maintain food hygiene, health, safety and infection control standards.
• Manage stock, orders and accurate catering records.
• Lead and support kitchen staff, including students on work experience.
• Monitor allergens, portions, waste and cost-effective meal planning.
• Collaborate with education, residential, pastoral and therapy teams.
• Ensure safe use of kitchen equipment and report faults promptly.
• Support training and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Catering experience

Education sector experience

Care/residential environment

Strong organisational skills

Leadership / team support

Reliability and proactivity

Collaborative delivery

Education

Food hygiene qualifications

Job description

Care First is seeking a Cook for our Tamworth Campus to prepare nutritious meals and provide a high-quality dining experience for students with diverse needs.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at the Tamworth Campus, Silica Road, Birmingham B77 4DT, with a permanent contract. You’ll ensure dietary requirements are met, uphold food safety standards, and support pupils and staff in a welcoming, inclusive environment.