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At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9.30am - 3.30pm (can be discussed) Contract: Permanent | Term-Time Start: September 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship About the Role Are you passionate about creating nutritious, high‑quality meals that make a real difference every day? Do you thrive in a busy kitchen environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for a dedicated school cook for our school kitchen and deliver an exceptional catering service for our pupils and staff. What You’ll Do • Planning and preparing high‑quality meals that meet the needs of our school community., • Leading and supervising the kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive working environment., • Ensuring safe use of all equipment and chemicals, following manufacturer guidelines and COSHH regulations at all times., • Maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date records and reports, supporting compliance and smooth service delivery., • Responding flexibly to last‑minute or urgent service needs, keeping the school’s catering function running efficiently., • Reporting any defects, damage, theft, breakages, or hazards immediately to keep our environment safe and well‑maintained. Who We're Looking For • Food hygiene qualification required., • Experience in catering, ideally within an educational or similar setting., • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team., • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail., • A commitment to high standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene., • A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for great service. About us Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with 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 carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1

Chef de Partie - Manchester Chef De Partie - Manchester We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham. Our Permit Rooms can be found in Brighton and Cambridge and Oxford! Plus, we have kitchens in across London to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home! As well as running busy sites with big teams, we also understand the importance of doing more. From planting trees with our teams in the UK & India, tying Rakhis with our guests, to our dedication to helping to feed children through Meal for a Meal. As of January 2024, we have donated 20 million meals (and counting) to children in the UK and India. As a Dishoomwalle, you contribute 55 meals per shift to this cause. How we'll support you At Dishoom, we care about supporting you and your well-being (inside and outside of work). With this, we tend to think about our team's well-being in four different ways: Financial Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash. Access to our savings support & financial health planning tool. Up to 50% off when dining at Dishoom with friends and family. Mental & Physical All Babus (Managers) are fully trained in mental health support & First Aid. Dedicated support from our confidential advice helpline - available to you or someone in your household - 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Free fitness sessions every month (including yoga and spin classes). Calling all cricket fans, we have our very own Dishoom Premier League (an in-house cricket tournament) where you get to compete with your team at Lord's. Social We're a growing company and love nothing more than bringing our teams (and families) together to celebrate everyone's hard work across the year. You'll be invited to our: • Family Mela (Family summer festival), • Huge Christmas celebration Plus, we host regular team events across our cafes. • Team members who work at Dishoom for 5 years are invited to attend Bombay Bootcamp - an incredible once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of Bombay with our co-founders (over 200 people attended last year)! What to expect: • 37,500 per year inclusive of tronc. We pay on a monthly basis. As you grow and develop with Dishoom, you'll receive annual pay increases over three years., • We're an all day dining Cafe, meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts (not the usual always late nights!), • Access to our award-winning training programmes and support. We focus on your development from day one and proudly promoted 211 Dishoomwalles last year!, • The usual number of days holiday a year - paid for, including tronc. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and if you have children, we'll provide one extra day to take them to their first day at school., • We'll provide the Chef whites- Kitchen safety shoes required! Have you got Seva? We believe we are at our happiest when we are contributing to the world to the best of our abilities. This goes beyond just serving people, we take them in and truly look after them. Guests and team alike. We are on the lookout for a Chef de Partie to join our team in Dishoom Manchester. So, what are we looking for? As a Chef De Partie: • You love to cook and learn new skills; and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment., • You are a master of your section. Whether it is Breakfast, Grill, Fryer, Curry or Tandoor, you ensure it's prepped and ready for a first-class service, clean and organised at all times. At Dishoom - everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us. Kitchen, Cooking, Catering, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Food Preparation, Sanitation, Hospitality, Food Quality, Chef, Cook, Catering, Cook Chef, Line Chef, Section Chef.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is creative, organised, and passionate about providing healthy, nutritious meals for young children within a supportive nursery environment. Previous Chef or Cook experience, ideally within a nursery, school, or similar environment. This is an excellen

As an Apprentice Assistant Cook for Citywide Services - you will work under the direction of the Cook Supervisor to provide a wide range of duties. Your overall duty will be to undertake the preparation, simple cooking, serving of meals and other general duties such as cleaning, washing up, and stor

As an Apprentice Assistant Cook for Citywide Services you will work under the direction of the Cook Supervisor to undertake the preparation, simple cooking, serving of meals and other general duties such as cleaning, washing up, and storage. To support you in learning to provide a quality catering s

As an Apprentice Assistant Cook for Citywide Services you will work under the direction of the Cook Supervisor to undertake the preparation, simple cooking, serving of meals and other general duties such as cleaning, washing up, and storage. Citywide is Salford City Council's catering service and pr

To be negotiated) / 30 hours per week.Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time.Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.Work must be completed at the physical location.There is no option to work remotely.Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.Prepare dishes fo

Salford-Council is seeking an Apprentice Assistant Cook to join their Citywide Services catering team in Salford, providing nutritious school meals. This role offers full training, leading to a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship and various health and wellbeing benefits, including pension scheme

Our cook 1's/catering assistants play a vital role in delivering high quality catering services within schools.

This is more than just a cooking role, it's an opportunity to take ownership of a vital service, lead a small team, and help shape a positive mealtime experience in a busy school environment. We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Cook-in-Charge to lead the catering service at Ysgol San Sio

This is more than just a cooking role, it's an opportunity to take ownership of a vital service, lead a small team, and help shape a positive mealtime experience in a busy school environment. Cook-in-Charge - Ysgol Pen y Bryn. Provide on the job training for new cooks and colleagues.

A member of the Yarm School family, the nursery sits within its own grounds close to Yarm High Street. A Nursery Cook at Little Phoenix Nursery will do more than prepare food; they will champion healthy, seasonal produce and the role food plays in children’s learning & development. Yarm School is

Aspris is hiring a Catering Assistant for Roehampton Gate School in Greater London. This role involves assisting in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring hygiene standards in the kitchen, and promoting healthy eating.

As an Apprentice Assistant Cook for Citywide Services - you will work under the direction of the Cook Supervisor to provide a wide range of duties. Citywide is Salford City Council's catering service and provides school meals to most of Salford's schools. Your overall duty will be to undertake the p

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate School Cook to join the catering team at Reddish Vale High School. We are looking to recruit a School Cook who is passionate about both great food and great service. Alternatively, you might simply have a strong passion for cooking and f

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Job Reference: com/0605/97076001/52806761/BU #State Schools.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate School Cook to join the catering team at Reddish Vale High School. We are looking to recruit a School Cook who is passionate about both great food and great service. SCHOOL COOK – Start date: ASAP.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate School Cook to join the catering team at Reddish Vale High School. We are looking to recruit a School Cook who is passionate about both great food and great service. Reddish Vale High School is part of the Achieve and Learn Trust, which

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Cook to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week. As an Assistant Cook, you will be working in a passionate and hard‑working team to create an outstanding culinary experience f

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. We're currently recruiting an ambitious Assistant Cook to help us create exceptional food experi

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a School Cook for a temporary part-time role in a local school in England. Ideal candidates will have experience in a kitchen, preferably in a school setting, and possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.

We’re recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world‑class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part‑time basis, contracted to 25 hours per week.As a Cateri

Tradewind Recruitment are working on behalf of a local school and seeking a School Cook on a temporary part time basis. Demonstrable experience as a skilled Cook, ideally in a School or Nursery setting. The school is large with excellent support.

Abbeville Nannies is seeking an experienced Afternoon Nanny/Cook for a family in Putney SW15 starting in Aug/Sept. This role involves cooking for the family and providing childcare for two children aged 2 and 4. Confidence in cooking is essential, and while driving is not necessary, parking is avail

We’re looking for a reliable, friendly and detail‑oriented Cook School Associate to support our chef instructors and ensure smooth delivery of our cooking classes. We provide quality-tested products for the kitchen and table, alongside in-depth knowledge, advice and inspiration through our store

Berry Recruitment is seeking experienced Chefs and Cooks for flexible, temporary positions across the United Kingdom, including Schools and Healthcare environments.

TRAFFORD COUNCIL is seeking a passionate School Cook for Reddish Vale High School, located in Stockport, England. Experience in a high-volume food business is preferred, but enthusiasm and a hands-on cooking approach are equally valued.

Berry Recruitment is looking for experienced Chefs and Cooks to join our team for flexible, temporary positions across a variety of settings, including Schools, Academies, Staff Canteens, Healthcare Environments, and Care Homes. Experienced chefs or cooks who are passionate about food.

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. As an Assistant Cook, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an out

Borough Kitchen is seeking a reliable and friendly Cook School Associate to support cooking classes across various locations in London.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate School Cook to join the catering team at Reddish Vale High School. We are looking to recruit a School Cook who is passionate about both great food and great service. Reddish Vale High School is part of the Achieve and Learn Trust, which

Location & Salary Location: Derby, Derbyshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience School Cook – Experience & Skills Previous experience as a School Cook, Chef, or Catering Assistant (school or similar setting preferred) Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meal

Due to our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Cleaner to join our business working in a retail environment in.Experience is preferred but not essential as we will invest in your training and development, while giving access to education opportunities for your futur

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

You will be self-motivated with an excellent knowledge of cooking techniques and will support the Catering Manager to ensure performance targets and objectives are achieved. Reporting to the Catering Manager, the main duties and responsibilities will include the delivery of a high standard of cateri

Flexibility to work bank holidays and school holidays, as required.

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

Want to work but still have time with your family in the school holidays? We have the right role for you!. We are looking for a Catering Assistant to work at Ore Village primary school.

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

We cannot open the business without the floors been swept, the toilets being cleaned and the windows sparkling! Taking pride in your work and being passionate about your restaurant are a must.Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included).Never go hungry with free & h

Flexibility to work bank holidays and school holidays, as required.

Individual Restaurants has an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team.As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the kitchen operations and maintaining a clean and organised workspace.The Sunday Times – Best place to work 2024 & 2025.Full in-house traini