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Are you an innovative School Cook committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

We are looking for a School Cook for our New Options School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 4-16 years old and is due to open May 2025.

Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.

Riseley Green School, Basingstoke, Berkshire, RG7 1QF

£20,000 per annum

Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week

Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new school, Riseley Green to join us as a School Cook. .

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.

About the role

To be responsible for the planning and preparation of high-quality food and catering service to the school. To manage and supervise all kitchen staff.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

To plan menus for the school with reference to the dietary needs of our young people

To undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls set

To set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day to day use

To ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the School

To be observant of the need to minimise waste

To provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirements

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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.

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