Please note: This role is based in the secondary site in Leyland
24,796 (salary will be pro-rata'd) + excellent benefits
Huge Small Victories
Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. Youll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors
Get out what you put in
Youll be expected to follow food hygiene rules and keep health and safety in mind, but the key is to create varied menus that encourage our young people to try new food. Youll help plan meals, taking into account any specific dietary requirements.
One of the best environments in SEND
Westmorland School are very proud of Wood campus, based in Leyland which is their own secondary site catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Speech, Language, and Communication needs. The school provides education for up to 40 pupils aged 11 to 16 on a purpose built site catering for a full curriculum that also includes a farm, land based studies and Forest school. This is on an exceptional rural site, which is allows pupils to progress in a relaxing and nurturing environment. We ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience, with us, that is tailored to their needs, could you be the one to support our pupils on this exciting journey?
What we do for you
We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:
* Training: A full induction and on the job training
* Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays
* Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere
* Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing
tools and advice including employee assistance
* Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere
* A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1,000 bonus every time
Bring your whole-self to work
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person were looking for
will:
* Have experience catering in a professional setting, but if youre a competent home cook wed still like to hear from you
* Ideally have a basic Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate
* Be hard working, friendly and dependable
Interested in joining us?
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.
As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the
community.
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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD