School Cook

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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 Cook

Salary: GBP19,656 per annum

Location: Crookhey Hall School, Cockerham, Nr Lancaster

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent; Term time only

UK Applicants only

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the role for you!

Job purpose

• To plan, operate and control the production and service of food related duties
• To take responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment
• To order all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers
• To operate and control stocks, stock records and ensure correct completion and submission of all appropriate returns and records to the target dates identified
• To provide a well-balanced and nutritional catering service taking into account dietary / allergy needs and specific dietary requests (e.g., vegan etc.)
• To ensure that the catering service runs efficiently with food being ready at the required times in sufficient quantities
• To maintain standards of Kitchen and personal hygiene and health and safety and operate to the standard required by the statutory health and hygiene regulations
• To attend any of the job training sessions as required
• To ensure that all kitchen equipment is functional and organise repairs when required
• To deal with telephone enquiries in a professional and courteous manner

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ in Catering; Experience of working in the catering industry

After 6 weeks in post, you will qualify for the 4-day working week. Work 4 days but get paid for 5 days!

About the school

Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come.

Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. 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.

Acorn Education & Care is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.

Why join Acorn Education and Care?

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 the 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.