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Chef/Head Cook for School for Autistic Children and Young People
Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide. We are recruiting for a Chef/Head Cook to join us at our school for autistic children and young people.
About Us
Coxlease is a very special school for young people with Autism, trauma related interruptions, communication needs, and learning difficulties to access an appropriate curriculum in a wonderful environment in the heart of the New Forest. With typical class sizes of 6-8, we are able to provide the care, attention, time, and dedication to all of the young people to enable them to access education and reach their individual goals and aspirations.
Our Benefits Include
- Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
- Blue Light discount card
- Comprehensive induction
- Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
- Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
- Wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme and more!
In this role, you will be responsible for menu planning, ordering stock, cooking, food service, and the line management of a small team of catering assistants. You will adhere to set budgets within the school to deliver healthy, varied, and nutritious diets for young people and the staff which comply with Government Healthy Eating in Schools expectations. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring that the kitchen and associated areas are kept to a high standard of hygiene, including food and equipment storage, and that all compliance requirements are met and maintained to a high standard.
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You will ideally have a Level 2 certificate in Food, Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering, and a valid food hygiene certificate. Training will be provided on Aspris systems and procedures.
As The School's Chef/Cook You Will Be Required To
- Plan, prepare, and cook fresh well-balanced meals for pupils and staff, considering their specific dietary requirements and preferences
- Collaborate with special education staff to develop interesting and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary restrictions and sensory needs while maintaining Government Healthy Eating expectations.
- Ensure that all meals are prepared and served in accordance with food safety regulations and best practices
- Maintain stock levels
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with health & safety policies
- Foster a positive dining experience for pupils by creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere during mealtimes
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Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, or to organize a visit, please give Robyn a call on 07720891703 or email robynhill@aspris.com
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
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