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School Chef

School Chef

High Peak School

Cheshire East

  • £17,982 - £20,646 per year
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  • Expired
Salary:
£17,982 SCP4 to £20,646 SCP11 per year (actual salary)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 December 2021

Job overview

This role is working 39 weeks per year during school term time and INSET plus 6 weeks holiday to be taken during school closure periods.

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as ‘outstanding’ in every way. We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

About the role:

As a School Chef at High Peak School you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. You will plan, prepare, cook and serve food to meet the cultural needs and interests of the young people, staff, parents and visitors, providing for the individual dietary needs of young people, staff and visitors.

About you:

For this role, we are looking for someone who has experience of working within a kitchen, ideally within a school or similar setting, with knowledge of placing food orders and taking deliveries, carrying out stock taking and completing stock rotation, managing budgets, and is abreast of new initiatives, systems and regulations through regular training. We would love to hear from you if you share our passion and commitment to developing confident and capable young people by meeting their educational, health and social care needs in structured, nurturing school and home provisions.

Why work for us?

·         a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement

·         a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running

·         continued professional development and training

·         contributions to your pension

·         a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:    

·         £500 refer-a-friend bonus

·         OFSTED bonuses

·         life insurance

·         cycle to work scheme and laptop loans

·         discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness

·         birthday treats

·         long service and employee of the month awards

·         employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

·         optional flu jab

About us:

High Peak School, part of Kedleston Group, is an independent specialist residential primary and secondary education setting in Disley near Stockport for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 16. We support and care for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, individuals on the autism spectrum and young people with ADHD, dyspraxia and dyslexia.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

About High Peak School

  • High Peak School
  • Mudhurst Lane, Higher Disley, Stockport
  • Chesire
  • SK12 2AP
  • United Kingdom
+44 1663 721 731

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