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Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for Chef / Cook for one of their schools in Berkshire.

Please see details below for the full job advert:

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £13.14 - £14.72 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week. Term time only
Contract: Permanent

The role:

They are looking to recruit for Chef / Cook to join their team and work alongside the School Business Manager to provide a nutritious food provision that caterers for all pupil’s needs.

Experience:

Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following:

* Establish consistencies in meal and snack preparation whilst considering the dietary & sensory needs of the individual young people

* Cost meal plans whilst considering a balanced, healthy diet that the young people will enjoy

* Use creativity and experience to ensure meals are varied

* Source and build on cost effective supplier relationships

* Lead, motivate, engage and develop staff to encourage high performance

* Always communicate effectively both verbally and in writing which ensures clarity regarding the ordering, preparation and delivery of all food

* Ensure that health and safety, food hygiene and other standards are adhered to across the site.

* Please note that duties will vary, and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required,

Skills & Qualifications:

Successful candidate qualities:

* Experience of managing a catering environment with the potential for multiple and complex dietary requirements

* Experience of planning and preparing menus to ensure balanced, healthy eating and variety

* Working knowledge of health and safety legislation (including COSHH regulations, manual handling and food hygiene procedures) and requirements in relation to food preparation

* Experienced in carrying regular equipment/maintenance check and recording as and when required

* Good standards of literacy, numeracy, written and verbal communication

* Possess good working knowledge of kitchen equipment and cleaning schedules

* Proven ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly as appropriate

* Committed to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children and young adults

* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certified or above

* Have experience of cooking for between 40 -80 people

What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?

* Life assurance

* Enhanced pension scheme (from October)

* Perkbox - offering high street discounts

* Employee assistance programme

* Car lease scheme

* Fully funded training and qualifications

* Bike to work scheme

* Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

Blackstone Benefits:

Permanent jobs:

✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant

✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs

✅Complete onboarding support

✅Informed tailored career advice

✅Personalised job alerts

✅Unlimited referral bonus

For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now