Cook

About our school:

Heckington House is an independent school based over two sites in the heart of Lincolnshire and is part of Keys Group. We offer specialist provision for students with SEMH and those who have found mainstream education difficult. Our facilities include small, nurturing classrooms fully equipped with smart boards to facilitate learning. 

We offer vocational subjects such as Hair and Beauty and Construction alongside traditional curriculum areas. Our class sizes are based on a model of 4 students to 2 adults enabling us to provide a trauma led approach to both pastoral support and educational progress. We will offer you the chance to make a real difference to young people and give you the time to plan to meet the needs of a small group of students.

Overview of the role of Cook:

· Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and other designated areas throughout the house

· Maintaining high standards of hygiene by adhering to company policies and procedures including HACCP and COSHH

· Other duties involved will be food preparation (well-balanced dinners adhering to dietary and allergy requirements), completing and updating menu sheets, stock control, regular checks and monitoring or upkeep of appliances

We would love to hear from people who:

· Have experience of working in a school environment, preferred but not necessary

· This vacancy is open to a specialist with Food Hygiene Qualifications or Equivalent

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

· NEST enhanced pension scheme

· Refer a friend scheme

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Access to a blue light discount card

· Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

· Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

· Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 

· Life assurance

At Heckington House School:

Heckington House School has EPIC values. We deliver our curriculum with Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Care. Our curriculum is built with, enjoyment, respect, PACE and has a learner focussed approach. Our aim is that our learners achieve, enjoy school, utilise creativity and enable the learners to progress from the school with all the tools they need.

Heckington House has always been different to others in Lincolnshire. Staying away from the mainstream approach that has not been the most successful for our learners. Adding real elements of creative, outdoor, practical, and fun learning opportunities that feel relevant to each learner. We work with each learner to meet their holistic needs, from healthy living, managing their behaviours, intervention strategies to play, sports and getting ready for the next steps.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.