Cook/Housekeeper (Dual Role)
Mortimer House, Victoria Road, Tamworth
Salary: £23,995.69 - £25,029.52
Hours of Week: 40 hours per week 9:30am – 4:30pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Requirements:
Ability to use own initiative, work to agreed plans, time management, organised, communication, physically fit.
As a Cook/Housekeeper your duties will be:
You will start your day as our cook and finish with housekeeping duties.
· The preparation of cooking and service of food and beverages accommodating any special dietary requirements and following agreed menus, packing of meals for transport to other locations where appropriate.
· Control of the servery, washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables and cleaning of the kitchen, surrounding area and equipment.
· Receipt and safe storage of goods, stock control, stocktaking and completion of monitoring sheets reporting any discrepancies to the Headteacher.
· Maintaining high standard of cleanliness throughout the building as directed by the Head Teacher, whilst always respecting the privacy of the staff within the offices and being mindful of any private meetings and conversations taking place.
· Safe use, handling and storage of all COSHH related agents and reporting any maintenance issues. Always follow food hygiene and safety regulations. Assist in maintaining accurate records of food storage temperatures, cleaning rotas, and stock levels.
· To ensure that cleaning aids are restocked as appropriate at the end of a shift and cleaning cupboards are left clean and tidy. To take responsibility of ensuring we are always fully stocked and to inform the Head Teacher as and when required.
Please see the job description for more information.
About Mortimer School:
Mortimer House School provides a full curriculum experience for up to 21 students, from the ages of 11 to 18. Our Approach to education is to inspire and engage our students through a wide range of positive learning experiences.
Through this curriculum out go is that students are able to develop self-esteem and personal resilience. Our school ethos believes in showing respect for one another, which results in a happy school community.
Benefits of Working for us:
· A rewarding career you can be truly proud of
· A supportive environment that is committed to helping you flourish and deliver excellent care to the people we support
· Competitive pay
· Career development and training
· Progression Opportunities
· Salary Sacrifice
· Enhanced maternity package
· If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!
Young Foundations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and any other necessary checks.
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About us
At Young Foundations, we specialise in residential step-down services and specialist education for children and young people with complex needs, learning disabilities, and autism.
We also offer specialist placements to children who may have experienced trauma or have attachment-based problems. Our creative and nurturing approach focuses on each individual, delivering a targeted programme of support specifically designed around their needs.
Benefits
Pay Progression
Blue light card discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave package
Long service reward
Values
- Nuture, educate and protect
At Young Foundations, we want you to nuture, educate and protect each person we look after, and treat them with the same love and respect you would a member of your family.
- Make a difference
We would like you to use your role at Young Foundations to make a difference to the lives of the people who live and learn with us. You can do this by sharing your own ideas and engaging in your work with compassion, enthusiasm and energy.
- Enjoy the work
Part of life is having fun. There is a joy and laughter in everyday experiences within Young Foundations. Have fun whilst you work, in ways which are fair to others and enjoyable for all.
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