Cook

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a cook

The successful candidate will:

• 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

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• 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
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• 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 Acorns Marple School:

I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns Marple School. The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.

Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.

These positions are due to growth, we are seeking individuals who have at least 2-years’ experience within a SEND environment.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

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.