Location:
Sutton
Salary:
£2,500 per month
Recruiter:
Horizon Care And Education
Job Hours:
Full-time
Job Title: School CookLocation: Grove Road SchoolHours: 20 hours per week - term time onlyWe are seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook to join our new team at Grove Road School. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to students and staff in a busy school environment.Responsibilities:Plan and prepare daily meals and specials, taking into account dietary requirements and food allergiesMaintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering as necessaryEnsure that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and well-maintained at all timesWork with the school nutritionist to ensure that meals meet nutritional guidelinesMonitor food temperatures to ensure safe food handling practices are followedAssist with the setup and clean-up of the lunchroomRequirements:At least 2 years' experience as a cook in a school or similar settingKnowledge of safe food handling practices and regulationsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructionsWhy work for us?Competitive pay ratesOccupational sick payChristmas bonusBlue Light CardColleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!*Financial wellbeing serviceLife AssuranceTastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.MyActive and MyGym Discounts Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topicsEmployee assistance programme - free, confidential support via Bupa.Supportive management and senior leaders.High quality CPD opportunities.Free eye checks.Community and wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.To start your journey with Horizon, apply now!Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme. During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey. Please outline any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application and assessment process.We are committed to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the right support that meets their individual needs We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations who support us to share this commitment