School Chef in Gunnislake

Job description

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Job Title:         School Chef

Location:         Copper Fields School, Gunnislake 

Salary:             £20,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:             30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 2.30pm

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our new Options Autism School - Copper Fields School in Gunnislake.

About the role

To be responsible for the planning and preparation of high-quality food and catering service to the school. 

To manage and supervise all kitchen staff.

Responsibilities:

• To plan menus for the pupils and school staff with reference to their dietary needs
• To set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day to day use
• To ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the Centre
• To be observant of the need to minimise waste
• To provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirements

About the School

Our New Options School - Copper Fields School in Gunnislake, Cornwall. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 4-16 years old and is due to open January 2025

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gunnislake

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

02-11-2024

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English