School Chef

Full Job Description How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job Title: School ChefLocation: New Barn School, NewburySalary: £15,547.56 per annumHours: 30 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 9:30am-3:00pmContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.Due to growth in service, we are looking for an outstanding School Chef to join our team at New Barn School.About the roleKey Task Areas and ResponsibilitiesTo plan menus for the pupils and school staff with reference to their dietary needsTo set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day to day useTo ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the CentreTo be observant of the need to minimise wasteTo provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirementsAbout the SchoolNew Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6-19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The school is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. 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.Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care 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.Why join Acorn Education? BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension 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 checksAnd 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 benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children 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 the 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. - We add this*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. #1