Assistant Cook

Hall Cliffe School

Assistant Cook

Salary Not Specified

Hall Cliffe School, Hall Cliffe, Wakefield

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8d5f27f9935e4b6da15760bb505913c8

Full Job Description

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

The greatest achievements often don't come easy but Hall Cliffe has earned a reputation as a school that can help turn young people's lives around. The school is housed in a stunning listed building at the centre of which is a tranquil courtyard that is used for both recreational and therapeutic activities. However, the true centre of everything at Hall Cliffe School are the pupils, which is evident in the unwavering commitment and support that the staff team offer to each young person. The school supports young people with ADHD, ASD, Asperger's or SEMH needs.

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 assistance

  • Medical 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 £2,000 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?

    Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

    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 see the attached document, here

    To view our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders 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

  • 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

    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 assistance

  • Medical 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 £2,000 bonus every time