Job Title: School Cook / Instructor
Location: Upton Grange, Slough
Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our fantastic team at Upton Grange, Slough. As Cook, you will take a creative approach to preparing meals for our 35 Children, with a focus on colours/textures and sensory based meals, whilst making sure the dietary requirements of each child are met. This is a great opportunity for a Cook who alongside preparing meals, wants to share their knowledge of food and nutrition with the Children in group or 1 to 1 cooking sessions.
The main responsibilities of this role are:
- Preparing both breakfast and lunch for Children in the School
- Liaising with Parents to discuss dietary needs
- Working with onsite therapists to make sure the Children are having the correct meals
- Ordering of stock
- Holding group and 1 to 1 cooking sessions with Children
We are looking for someone who has a passion for cooking and teaching others. No formal qualifications are necessary for this role, however previous work within an SEN environment is highly desirable.
About us:
Upton Grange School, is a new specialist ASD provision that opened in February 2021. As part of the Hillingdon Manor group of schools and the Outcomes First Group, Upton Grange will offer day provision to children with Autism from the ages of 4 to 11 years old. We are currently looking for passionate, enthusiastic and committed Teachers to join our dedicated staff team at the new site. Upton Grange is located in Slough, within a 5 minute drive of Junction 5 of the M4. The location has excellent transport links with Slough Railway Station (Great Western main line and Cross Rail – to London and Reading) being a 10 minute walk/5 minute bus journey to the site. Salary is competitive, depending on experience. We also offer excellent professional development opportunities for Teachers wishing to move into Leadership and Management positions.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join us?
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.
As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.
Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.
Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.