At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals while supervising a skilled team.
- Company: Join a supportive school environment dedicated to helping young people thrive.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full school holidays, medical cover, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through delicious food and positive relationships.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Food Safety qualification and experience in menu planning and budgeting.
The predicted salary is between 25614 - 26427 £ per year.
£25,614 - £26,427 + Excellent benefits. 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. This is made up of a 28.2-hour working week (37 hours FTE) plus an additional 4.3 hours (5.6 hours FTE) to enable you to take paid absence for all school holidays.
Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You will be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors.
You will supervise a skilled team and plan nutritious menus for our young people. You will also need to make sure that the school meets food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards. Being a cook in charge at our schools means you will get to build fantastic relationships with all of our staff and young people, by doing what you do best.
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
- 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
- Recommend a friend scheme: that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
The kind of person we're looking for will:
- Have a Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent)
- Be organised and have the ability to plan menus
- Have experience budgeting for each meal and ordering in bulk
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. 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.
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.
Cook in Banbury employer: Witherslack Group
At Queensmead House School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our young people. Located in a stunning historic setting with views of Windsor Castle, we provide extensive training, generous holiday allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your wellbeing and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding environment that values diversity and encourages you to bring your whole self to work.
