School Cook


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£25,390 pro-rata amount (£14.85 per hour)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Frome, BA11 2HB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide. We are recruiting for a Chef/Head Cook to join us at our school for autistic children and young people.About us:Set in its own grounds close to Frome town centre, North Hill House is an independent specialist day school for children and young people aged 6 to 19 years with high functioning autistic spectrum disorders, including Asperger’s Syndrome and associated difficulties.The school has been specifically designed to provide a strong focus for both UK and international students who need different levels of support to succeed, thus allowing young people with autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated difficulties to thrive effectively in an ever-demanding and complex society. Students have ambitions to live and work as self-reliant adults and we can help them to reach their goals with continued support, structure and guidance.Our benefits include:Exclusive access to reward and discount schemeComprehensive inductionBlue Light Cardfull-time and part-time optionsNo driving licence requiredFree staff lunchFree parking if neededCommitment to your ongoing training and career progressionPaid for enhanced DBSWellbeing supportCycle to work scheme and more!In this role, you will be responsible for menu planning, ordering stock, cooking, food service and the line management of a small team of catering assistants. You will adhere to set budgets within the school to deliver healthy, varied and nutritious diets for young people and the staff which comply with Government Healthy Eating in Schools expectations. In addition, you will be responsible for the ensuring that the kitchen and associated areas are kept to a high standard of hygiene, including food and equipment storage and that all compliance requirements are met and maintained to a high standard.You will ideally have a Level 2 certificate in Food, Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering and a valid food hygiene certificate. Training will be provided on Aspris systems and procedures.As the school's Chef/Cook you will be required to:Plan, prepare, and cook fresh well-balanced meals for pupils and staff, considering their specific dietary requirements and preferencesCollaborate with special education staff to develop interesting and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary restrictions and sensory needs whilst maintaining Government Healthy Eating expectations.Ensure that all meals are prepared and served in accordance with food safety regulations and best practicesMaintain stock levelsMaintain accurate records in accordance with health & safety policiesFoster a positive dining experience for pupils by creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere during mealtimesAbove all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

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