School Chef

Chef/Cook - Specialist SEN School Coalville, Leicestershire Salary: £14.43 - £16.16 per hour (£25,783 - £28,874 pro rata)Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time OnlyHours: 40 hours per weekStart Date: ASAP Be Part of Something New and Make a Difference Every Day Reed Education is supporting an exciting new specialist school due to open in Leicestershire, providing education and support for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication and interaction difficulties. The Role As Chef/Cook, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering healthy, balanced meals while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen management. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will take pride in creating varied seasonal menus that cater to a range of dietary, sensory, and nutritional needs, ensuring every student has access to enjoyable and nutritious food throughout the school day. Key Responsibilities Plan and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks for students and staff Develop creative seasonal menus using fresh ingredients wherever possible Cater for specialist dietary requirements, allergies, and individual food needs Maintain exceptional standards of food presentation and service Manage stock levels, ordering, deliveries, and inventory control Minimise food waste and maximise budget efficiency Lead by example within the catering team and support ..... full job details .....