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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 #teamOFG
Job Title: Cook
Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich
Salary: £22,425 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 0700 - 1500
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the role
To support the Cook Manager on day to day basis and in the absence of the Cook Manager be responsible for the day to day management of the catering services at Acorn Park School.
Maintain a high standard of practice and hygiene in accordance with current quality standards, in all aspects of food preparation, which will contribute to the quality of care of each student.
General Responsibilities:
- To help prepare and cook main, vegetarian, desserts, cakes, salads and various diets from scratch to serve in two refectories as part of a rota system.
- To complete food, snack, cooking and picnic orders.
- To check off and put away deliveries.
- To serve food, wash up and clean down each refectory.
- Cleaning tasks- daily, weekly and monthly.
- To operate kitchen equipment safely.
- Assist in being responsible for the quality of catering provided, as directed by the Cook Manager work within the financial and operational standards required and maintain high levels of service to Acorn Park
Essential
- General Cooking
- Previous experience
About us
Acorn Park is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school with accommodation. We help care for and support young people who have complex needs and specialise in the communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.
The site is situation within Norfolk's picturesque and tranquil countryside, close to the town of Banham. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence.
The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each pupil's potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.
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?
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
- Company laptop
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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks.
*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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