School Cook
Posted 4 hours 58 minutes ago by Outcomes First Group
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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !
Job Title: School Chef
Location: Hazel Cottage School, Fazakerley, Liverpool
Salary: £21,840.00 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (Working hours TBC)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
We are looking for an experienced, outstanding School Chef to join our team at Hazel Cottage School in Fazakerley, Liverpool.
About our school
Hazel Cottage is a new school meeting the needs of autistic pupils aged 4 - 11 years who may have additional needs.
We are situated in Fazakerley, Liverpool. Our school is a Grade 2 Listed building which has been refurbished and re-designed to the highest standard to meet the needs of our wonderful pupils. At Hazel Cottage everything we do is centred around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their individual potential and thrive. Alongside a broad, exciting and memorable curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social interaction, sensory processing and emotional regulation. We work towards every pupil being as independent as possible when they move on to the next stage of their education.
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.
Job duties
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.
Key responsibilities
To plan menus for the school with reference to the dietary needs of our pupils
To undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls set
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 school
To be observant of the need to minimise waste
To provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirements
To view the job description, please click here
Qualifications Required
Food Hygiene Level 2/3 minimum
chef/cooking qualifications desirable
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.
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.