Hours: 35 hours per week – Monday – Friday 7.30am - 2.30pm
Term time only – 39 weeks + 6 weeks holiday allowance
Brookways School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic School Chef to join our team. You will play a key role in preparing nutritious, delicious meals for our students, ensuring they have the energy to learn and grow.
What you’ll be doing:
Prepare and cook a variety of healthy meals in line with school menus and dietary requirements.
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Manage food storage, stock levels, and kitchen supplies.
Follow food safety regulations and school policies.
Work efficiently as part of a team to serve meals on time.
Assist in planning menus to provide balanced and appealing meals for students.
What we’re looking for:
Previous experience in catering, preferably in a school or similar environment.
A good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Friendly and approachable, with a passion for providing great food.
Relevant food hygiene qualifications
Why work for us?
Supportive and friendly school community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover
Who are we?
Brookways School is an independent specialist day school in North Cheam, London designed with a state-of-the-art learning environment which has been created to meet the needs of young people with autism.
Our school offers a calm, quiet, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.
Brookways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and only recruit individuals suitable to work with children, subject to thorough vetting. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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