School Cook in Holywell

2 months ago


Holywell, Flintshire, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

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

Job Title: School Cook

Location: Kinsale 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 Kinsale Schoolin 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 Kinsale 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 Kinsale 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

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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