At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to prepare nutritious meals for students and staff in a supportive school environment.
- Company: Join Witherslack Group, a leader in inclusive education and care for young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, full school holidays, medical cover, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values individuality and promotes inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while working in a beautiful setting.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Food Safety in Catering and experience in menu planning and budgeting.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25583 £ per year.
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.
You’ll supervise a skilled team and plan nutritious menus for our young people. You’ll 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’ll get to build fantastic relationships with all of our staff and young people, by doing what you do best.
Millcourt School is an independent specialist day school based in Shelf, Yorkshire, providing high-quality education for pupils with social communication difficulties, including those with autism and its associated needs. Many pupils may also experience challenges with emotional regulation, sensory processing, anxiety and behaviours that arise from difficulties with communication, understanding and social interaction.
We are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging, achievement and success, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, respected and included. Through high expectations, positive relationships and personalised support, we help pupils develop the confidence, communication skills and independence needed to thrive in school and beyond.
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
- A 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.
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 Charge (Halifax) employer: Witherslack Group
Witherslack Group is an exceptional employer located in Wythenshawe, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for professionals passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and extensive training opportunities, ensuring that our employees can grow both personally and professionally while celebrating the small victories of our students together.
