School Cook

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 #teamOFG

Job Title:       School Cook

Location:        Chestnut Hill School, Holywell, CH8 9DX

Salary:            £20,000 per annum

Hours:            30 hours Per week; Monday to Friday, 8am - 2pm (Working hours can be negotiated)

Contract:       Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced School Cook to join our team at Chestnut Hill School in Holywell.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic School Cook to join our friendly, dedicated team as we strive to motivate and inspire pupils with autism and a range of other complex needs to reach their full potential. No two days will be the same here at Chestnut Hill School, so we want to appoint somebody who is solution-focused, can work at pace, and is motivated by working in an environment that supports pupils with complex needs. You will be very much part of the team at Chestnut Hill School, and play an important role in the development of healthy habits and an enjoyment of meal-times amongst our learners. 

Whilst previous experience of working in within a school environment would be desirable, excellent personal and organisational skills are just as important. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Plan, prepare and deliver a range of high quality, healthy meals for our pupils and staff 

Ensure that the costs of running the kitchen fall within budget. 

Ensure the kitchen is a clean and tidy environment at all times. 

Ensure the kitchen is thoroughly cleaned after every service. 

Ensure that the appropriate schedules are completed each day. 

Plan varied menus and order food, weekly in advance. 

Ensure food wastage is kept to a minimum by constantly reviewing existing stock and food requirements and ordering accordingly. 

Contribute towards improving the school’s Food for Life status by improving the diets of pupils and young people in order to promote healthy eating.

Ensure the safe storage and control of any potentially harmful materials and chemicals used within the School and ensure that such materials are appropriately marked and signposted 

Ensure the Health and Safety of all on site at all times by implementing the School’s Health and Safety procedures.

Ensure the relevant people/organisations are notified of any maintenance issues / failure of kitchen equipment.

Essential Criteria

Catering experience

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

The ability to work to deadlines, and manage stock levels

About Us

We aim to provide an inclusive, safe, inspiring and supportive environment in which our pupils are encouraged to form friendships, aspire and believe in themselves, discover new ways of learning, develop skills for life, know they are valued and have a sense of belonging. The student’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything Chestnut Hill will do, and we aim to build close relationships with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with alternative provision professionals, such as speech and language, art and occupational therapists. To support students' specific needs. We will always strive for the very best for our young people.

Our individually tailored curriculum will cover all Areas of Learning (AoLE's) from the New Welsh Curriculum, in imaginative and flexible ways for pupils ages 8 to 19. We aim to provide Regular opportunities for pupils to access a wide range of activities including yoga, cycling, forest school, swimming and coaching in inclusive and traditional sports by external coaches and internal facilitators. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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

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.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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