School Chef

Job description 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).
If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join teamOFG Job Title:
School Chef Location:
Longdon Hall School, Rugeley Salary:
£22,000.00 per annum Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours TBC) Contract:
Permanent, Term Time Only UK Applicants only.
This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a School Chef to join our close-knit team at Longdon Hall School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role The school kitchen is a very busy and fast paced environment.
We are looking for a School Cook to prepare and cook for pupils and our staff team at Longdon Hall School whilst being responsible for the day-to-day management of our Catering services.
Managing and maintaining 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 pupil.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for designing menus and ensuring food allergies/intolerances are considered.
About Us Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.
More information on our fantastic opportunity can be found in the job description attached, we hope to hear from you soon.
If you're passionate about creating delicious meals for students and contributing to their well-being, we encourage you to apply.
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils.
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.
Why join Acorn Education? 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 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.
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.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 1