Job Title: Chef / Cook Location: Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire Salary: 13.87ph - 15.33ph (actual annual salary 26,053.38 - 29,171.52) dependant on experience Contract: Permanent Hours : 40 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks Start Date: As soon as possible We are currently seeking a Chef/Cook to join a specialist provision supporting young people aged 6 -16 with Moderate to Severe Learning and Specific Learning Disabilities needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties. The role: The school Chef / Cookwill work alongside the School Business Manager to provide a nutritious food provision that caterers for all the provisions pupils needs. Key Duties: 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 Communicate effectively at all times both verbally and in writing which ensures clarity regarding the storing, preparation and delivery of all food Ensure that health and safety, food hygiene and other standards are adhered to across the site Skills and Qualifications 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 Benefits Life assurance Enhanced Pension Perkbox - offering high street discounts. Employee assistance programme Car lease scheme Fully funded training and qualifications Bike to work scheme. Free membership to Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. TPBN1_UKTJ
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Chef / School Cook