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Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1403
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Part Time
25 hrs per week TT only
Working Hours:
25 hrs per week TT only
Location:
Long Eaton
Closing Date:
23/10/2026
Job Category:
Education
Region / Division:
East Midlands
Business Unit:
Education
Job Introduction
Job Title: School Cook
Hours: 25 hours per week – term time only
We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook to join our team at Meadowbrook School based in Long Eaton. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to students and staff in a busy school environment
Meadowbrook School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for up to 80 pupils.
Based in Long Eaton, Nottingham, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Autism.
Refurbishment is currently underway, with completion scheduled for late Summer.
Every day, our staff create a calm, welcoming environment for our students where they feel accepted, heard, and valued.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare daily meals and specials, taking into account dietary requirements and food allergies
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering as necessary
- Ensure that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and well-maintained at all times
- Work with the school nutritionist to ensure that meals meet nutritional guidelines
- Monitor food temperatures to ensure safe food handling practices are followed
- Assist with the setup and clean-up of the lunchroom
Requirements:
- At least 2 years' experience as a cook in a school or similar setting
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices and regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions
One Horizon
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We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
We have recently launched OneHorizon which is a new platform designed for YOU which brings together the benefits, tools and resources to help you feel supported, valued and great at work!
Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees, values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attract and retain talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation
Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria of the person specification will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme. During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey. Please outline any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application and assessment process.
We are committed to safeguarding, the standards of safer recruitment defined under Keeping Children Safe in Education, and enabling a safe culture; a culture that ensures that our employees and the young people in our care and education are safeguarded and receive the right support that meets their individual needs. We promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees, all visitors of Horizon and partner organisations who support us to share this commitment.
Interviews for this role will be the 23rd October
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School Cook - (Meadowbrook SEN School - Long Eaton) employer: Horizon Care Ltd
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