School Cook

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! 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 Cook Location:       Bramfield House School, Suffolk Salary:           Up to £30,000 per annum (not pro rata) Hours:           40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract:       Permanent, Term Time only Start date:     November 2024 UK applicants only. This role does not 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 Bramfield House School located in Suffolk. About the role To maintain a cost-effective, varied, balanced and safe meals service to the young people and staff of Bramfield House School. Main Responsibilities Plan 4 – 6 week menus for breakfast and lunch for 200 plus students and staff as well as breaktime snacks and drinks, taking into account special dietary requirements. Lead a small kitchen team, preparing and supervising preparation of meals with a positive and energetic approach. Be responsible for all daily activities in the kitchen including organisation and supervision of meals service, menu planning, stock control. Control of hygiene, health and safety and security in the kitchen and surrounding area, ensuring food hygiene legislation is complied with and checking equipment to ensure it is maintained to a satisfactory standard. Ordering supplies and budgeting. Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. Be competent in the use of ICT. Adhere to the policies and procedures that guide practice and fulfil the Statement of Purpose at Bramfield House School. Maintain healthy and professional relationships with all colleagues and students. Experience required Experience of catering for more than 60 people Experience of catering for people with different dietary needs About us Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible. This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and accommodation 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. 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 And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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. *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