Vacancies
School Cook
Future Education
168b Motum Road
Norwich
NR5 8EG
- £14 000 (Actual tbc)
- Permanent
- Term time +2 weeks
- Working hours 08:00 – 13:00 (start and finish time may be flexible)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled cook to work in a school environment specifically for vulnerable young people at our school in Norwich. You will be required to plan menus that provide delicious, well-balanced and nutritional meals, work to a budget, order/receive supplies, and maintain high standards of hygiene by adhering to company policies & procedures including HACCP & COSHH.
Experience of home baking would be especially desirable and also have the ability to interact with young people within the school. The successful candidate should ideally possess a food hygiene certificate.
Here at Future Education all of our young people have special educational needs with Social, Emotional and Mental Health being a primary need. Many have additional educational needs such as speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit and hyperactive disorders (ADHD). Building strong positive relationships with our students is fundamental for all staff who work in our school in all roles. This post in particular will involve much contact with students – an understanding and interest in our ethos and strategies for working with our students will be essential.
We are looking for a kind, compassionate and dedicated person to fulfil a vital role in our school. If you are excited and enthused by this opportunity and feel you have the right competency and aptitude but not yet fully experienced or qualified we would welcome your interest. The right personal qualities are especially important in working within our environment
If you would like to discuss the role please contact the Operations Manager on 01603 251310.
How to apply
Please complete the application form.
Completed forms should be returned to – d.edwards@futureeducation.org.uk
Future Education is part of the Charity Future Projects which specialise and are committed to providing community based and welfare support to families, children and vulnerable individuals throughout Norfolk. The organisation promotes and celebrates Equal Opportunities and Diversity throughout all its work.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned alongside this application).
“Future Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
If there are currently no suitable vacancies available at Future Education, but you would be interested in being considered for future roles, please feel free to email your CV to The Head Teacher, Debbie Edwards, at d.edwards@futureeducation.org.uk to be contacted about any suitable upcoming vacancies.