Job Title: School Cook

Location: Meadowbrook School - Long Eaton

Hours: 25 hours per week – term time only

We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook to join our team at Meadowbrook School based in Long Eaton.The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to students and staff in a busy school environment.

Meadowbrook School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for up to 80 pupils.

Based in Long Eaton, Nottingham, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Autism.

Refurbishment is currently underway, with completion scheduled for late Summer.

Every day, our staff create a calm, welcoming environment for our students where they feel accepted, heard, and valued.

Responsibilities:

Plan and prepare daily meals and specials, taking into account dietary requirements and food allergies

Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering as necessary

Ensure that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and well-maintained at all times

Work with the school nutritionist to ensure that meals meet nutritional guidelines

Monitor food temperatures to ensure safe food handling practices are followed

Assist with the setup and clean-up of the lunchroomRequirements:

At least 2 years' experience as a cook in a school or similar setting

Knowledge of safe food handling practices and regulations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructionsOne Horizon

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Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support.We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement.We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation.

Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme.During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey.

Please outline any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application and assessment process.

We are committed to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the right support that meets their individual needs We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations who support us to share this commitment.

Interviews for this role will be the 22nd June

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