Overview
Job Title: School Cook
Salary: £22,000 per annum
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH
Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Start: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. We are part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, allowing you to work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have introduced 4DWW, with others preparing to roll it out as staffing allows. Join #teamOFG today.
Responsibilities
* To plan menus for the school with reference to the dietary needs of our young people
* To undertake the monitoring of stocks by date rotation, portion control and quality and in accordance with the budgetary controls set
* To set up and clean down the kitchen areas before and after day to day use
* To ensure that necessary preparation is undertaken for the day/weekly demand/needs of the School
* To be observant of the need to minimise waste
* To provide suitable food to staff/pupils with special dietary requirements
* To be responsible for the planning and preparation of high-quality food and catering service to the school. To manage and supervise all kitchen staff
About Us
Fieldstone School is an independent day school, supporting the most vulnerable young people aged 5-16. This includes pupils who may experience behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, including autistic spectrum considerations, sensory processing disorders, attachment concerns, or those who have faced trauma. The school provides an alternative to residential education to support independence and social skills in a home environment. Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. Your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS where applicable.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to fair, thorough recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
* You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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