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Reading, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?nOur 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).nIf 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 #teamOFGnJob Title:

School CooknLocation:

Groveside School, ReadingnSalary:

£20,000 per annumnHours:

30 hours per week, Monday to FridaynContract:

Permanent, Term Time onlynUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.nWe are looking for an experienced, outstanding School Cook to join our team at our Brand New School, Groveside School, Reading in September 2024nJob dutiesnTo be responsible for the planning and preparation of high-quality food and catering service to the school. To manage and supervise all kitchen staff.nKey Task Areas and ResponsibilitiesnTo plan menus for the school with reference to the dietary needs of our young peoplenTo undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls setnTo set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day to day usenTo ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the SchoolnTo be observant of the need to minimise wastenTo provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirementsnAbout usnGroveside School is a brand-new independent specialist school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs aged between 7 - 16 years of age and is proposed to cater for 60 pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils.nAcorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and accommodation care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.nWhy join Acorn Education?nBenefitsnWe 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.nYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:nLife AssurancenPension scheme with options to increase your contributionsn“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksnAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:nA wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefitsn100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadnCycle to Work SchemesnElectric Car Purchase SchemenCritical illness covernAnd 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.nWe 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.n*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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