School Cook

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Kedleston team and shape our brand new provision in the heart of London.

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational School Cook to work at Mapesbury school. We are looking for somebody with a passion for quality produce and nutritional development to run our school kitchen. You will have the opportunity to transform our school lunch provision to provide fresh, tasty, exciting and nutritious food for our children, staff and the local community.

We understand that good food can have a huge impact on a child's development, learning and their future health. If you are: passionate about providing healthy food for children, able to work effectively to a budget and are prepared to play a full and active part in the life of the school then we would like to hear from you.

Hours: 40 hours per week (term time only)

Why work for us?

· a competitive salary

· a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running

· continued professional development and training

· Pension contributions

· a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people

Benefits include:

· £500 refer-a-friend bonus

· OFSTED bonuses

· life insurance

· cycle to work scheme and laptop loans

· discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness

· birthday treats

· long service and employee of the month awards

· employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice

Mapesbury School, part of Kedleston Group Limited, is an independent specialist day school and children's home in London for children and young people aged between the ages of 7 and 17 and who have autism (ASC) and other specific learning difficulties.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.