School Cook

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. 

Job Title: School Cook

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery

Salary:      £21,789.45 (per rata) 

Hours:      37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday  (some flexibility around the needs of the role)  

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does offer sponsorship. 

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a School Cook to join our close-knit team at Red Moor School located in Lanlivery. 

Job Purpose

Under the reasonable direction of the Senior Leadership Team, carry out the duties of a Cook as set out in the current school policies.  Uphold the professional code of conduct.  Support school in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of staff as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Main Tasks

• To plan, operate and control the production and service of food related duties

• To take responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment

• To order all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers

• To operate and control stocks, stock records and ensure correct completion and submission of all appropriate returns and records to the target dates identified

• To provide a well-balanced and nutritional catering service taking into account dietary / allergy needs and specific dietary requests (e.g., vegan etc.)

• To ensure that the catering service runs efficiently with food being ready at the required times in sufficient quantities

• To maintain standards of Kitchen and personal hygiene and health and safety and operate to the standard required by the statutory health and hygiene regulations

• To attend any of the job training sessions as required

• To ensure that all kitchen equipment is functional and organise repairs when required

• To deal with telephone enquiries in a professional and courteous manner

To view the job description, please click here - School Cook JD

About us

Red Moor School is an independent special educational needs provision near Bodmin, Cornwall. The school facilitates tailored support for up to 60 pupils aged 5-18 whose needs are predominantly SEMH and ASD related.

The school opened in September 2020 and has recently gone through significant refurbishment to allow our students to further benefit from our fantastic location and creativity of our staff team. The working day can be great fun and varied but can also be challenging.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.

Why join Acorn Education?

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 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.

Equal Opportunities