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Job Title: School Cook, Church Lawton School NAS Rate of Pay: 12 ph Location: Cherry Tree Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only Weekly Hours: 30 hours Monday - Friday Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and experienced cook/chef looking for a rewarding opportunity? Our client, Mellors, is looking for a School Cook to join their team at this wonderful school for autistic children. As the School Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen, ensuring the provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the students. Your expertise in cooking will allow you to create a positive dining experience while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

At Mellors, you will be part of an award-winning family business established in 1840, who strive to offer a bespoke service that is unrivalled, making them the first choice contract caterer for staff restaurants, schools and colleges in the north. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers, they are committed to delivering an exciting choice of food that doesn't cost the earth, whilst ensuring sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.

Mellors Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people

The Key Requirements:

• Experience in working with Special Needs children is preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations, and the ability to implement and maintain strict standards
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• To perform duties as directed by the Area Manager
• Conduct stock takes and ordering products via the online portal

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of students. By nourishing their bodies and minds, you will contribute to their success both inside and outside the classroom. With term time only, you will enjoy a much healthier work-life balance, whilst working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your skills and expertise.

Please Note: This is a lone working role and this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Next step: Please click apply and submit an up-to-date CV. Mellors is committed to being an inclusive employer. Thank you for your interest and look forward to hearing from you.

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