Term-Time School Cook - Shape Fresh Menus & Meals

Simply Education Ltd; Malvern; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Brand-new kitchen

Job summary

Simply Education is recruiting an experienced Cook to join a brand-new specialist school opening in January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a school, care, hospitality or catering background to use their skills in a rewarding environment—with term-time working and no late-night shifts.

You’ll be joining ahead of the school's opening, giving you the opportunity to help set up and shape the catering provision from day one, supporting children aged 5-19 with ASD and SEMH

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and cooking meals using fresh ingredients.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety.
• Understanding of allergens, special diets and nutritional requirements.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and portion management.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff would be beneficial.
• Experience within SEN, education or care would be advantageous, but isn’t essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious, home-cooked meals
• Creating balanced and appealing menus
• Catering for allergies, special diets and sensory requirements
• Managing stock, ordering, portion control and kitchen budgets
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Supporting and supervising other kitchen staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging healthy eating
• Helping establish an efficient, welcoming kitchen within a brand-new school

Skills

Meal prep & cooking

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergens & special diets

Stock control & budgeting

Organisation & communication

Supervising kitchen staff

SEN/education experience

Job description

Simply Education is recruiting an experienced Cook to join a brand-new specialist school opening in January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a school, care, hospitality or catering background to use their skills in a rewarding environment—with term-time working and no late-night shifts.

You’ll be joining ahead of the school's opening, giving you the opportunity to help set up and shape the catering provision from day one, supporting children aged 5-19 with ASD and SEMH