Jobs, fresher vacancy - Kitchen Assistant • Stockton-On-Tees

Company: Witherslack Group

Stockton-On-Tees

£17,461.97 (FTE £24,796) + excellent benefitHuge Small VictoriesBeing a cook in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitorsGet out what you put inYou’ll 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. You’ll help plan meals, taking into account any specific dietary requirements.One of the best environments in SENDHartwell School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education, based in Stockton-on-Tees. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions.The recent Ofsted rating of Good has established the school as one of the leading specialist provisions in the North East.What we do for youWe know you’re 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, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:Training: A full induction and on the job trainingHoliday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidaysFlexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits hereWellbeing: a host of wellbeingtools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools hereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeBring your whole-self to workOur 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 we’re looking forwill:Have experience catering in a professional setting, but if you’re a competent home cook we’d still like to hear from youIdeally have a basic Food Hygiene and Safety CertificateBe hard working, friendly and dependableInterested in joining us?At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re 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, we’ll be there every step of the way.By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re 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 thecommunity.For a full job description and person specification, please click here.To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD