WG
Assistant Cook
part-time•Chigwell
About this role
£26,247 + excellent benefits
Please note, the FTE for this role is £30,220. The successful candidate is expected to work 37 hours per week.
Huge Small Victories
Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors
Get out what you put in
You’ll be expected to follow food hygiene rules and keep health and safety in mind, but the key is to create varied menus that encourage our young people to try new food. You’ll help plan meals, taking into account any specific dietary requirements.
One of the best environments in SEND
Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 – 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities (the site was formally a Premier League football club’s training ground), a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller individual spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area.
There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The road links are good - the site is located near the M11, Junction 4.
What we do for you
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:
Training: A full induction and on the job training
Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing
tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for
will:
Have experience catering in a professional setting, but if you’re a competent home cook we’d still like to hear from you
Ideally have a basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate
Be hard working, friendly and dependable
Interested in joining us?
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.
As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the
community.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here.
To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.
To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.
Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
What you'll do
- The cook will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious food to students, staff, and visitors while adhering to food hygiene and safety regulations. Key duties include creating varied menus and planning meals while accommodating specific dietary requirements.
About Witherslack Group
We are the UK’s leading education provider for children and young people with special educational needs, as evidenced by sector leading Ofsted judgements and our unmatched placement stability, school attendance and outcomes for young people.
Our unique integrated team around the child model and inspirational environments are key to our seamless delivery of education, care, and therapeutic support. This enables children and young people to thrive in and outside of the classroom, and coupled with our sector leading Futures programme, it optimises outcomes and future contributions to society.
We don’t give up, and by this we are seen as the destination of choice by parents, carers and professionals alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Assistant Cook do at Witherslack Group?
As a Assistant Cook at Witherslack Group, you will: the cook will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious food to students, staff, and visitors while adhering to food hygiene and safety regulations. Key duties include creating varied menus and planning meals while accommodating specific dietary requirements..
Is the Assistant Cook position at Witherslack Group remote?
The Assistant Cook position at Witherslack Group is based in Chigwell, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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