Chef

Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for Chef / Cook for one of their schools in Berkshire. Please see details below for the full job advert: Location: Berkshire Salary: £13.14 - £14.72 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week. Term time only Contract: Permanent The role: They are looking to recruit for Chef / Cook to join their team and work alongside the School Business Manager to provide a nutritious food provision that caterers for all pupil’s needs. Experience: Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following: * Establish consistencies in meal and snack preparation whilst considering the dietary & sensory needs of the individual young people * Cost meal plans whilst considering a balanced, healthy diet that the young people will enjoy * Use creativity and experience to ensure meals are varied * Source and build on cost effective supplier relationships * Lead, motivate, engage and develop staff to encourage high performance * Always communicate effectively both verbally and in writing which ensures clarity regarding the ordering, preparation and delivery of all food * Ensure that health and safety, food hygiene and other standards are adhered to across the site. * Please note that duties will vary, and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required, Skills & Qualifications: Successful candidate qualities: * Experience of managing a catering environment with the potential for multiple and complex dietary requirements * Experience of planning and preparing menus to ensure balanced, healthy eating and variety * Working knowledge of health and safety legislation (including COSHH regulations, manual handling and food hygiene procedures) and requirements in relation to food preparation * Experienced in carrying regular equipment/maintenance check and recording as and when required * Good standards of literacy, numeracy, written and verbal communication * Possess good working knowledge of kitchen equipment and cleaning schedules * Proven ability to prioritise tasks and work flexibly as appropriate * Committed to promoting the health, welfare and safeguarding of children and young adults * Level 2 Food Hygiene Certified or above * Have experience of cooking for between 40 -80 people What’s in it for you? / Why Should You Apply? * Life assurance * Enhanced pension scheme (from October) * Perkbox - offering high street discounts * Employee assistance programme * Car lease scheme * Fully funded training and qualifications * Bike to work scheme * Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. Blackstone Benefits: Permanent jobs: ?Assigned specialised recruitment consultant ?Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs ?Complete onboarding support ?Informed tailored career advice ?Personalised job alerts ?Unlimited referral bonus For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now