About our school:

We are a small independent school who support students which may have previously experienced difficulties accessing in their education We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully re-engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.

We offer a very broad and balanced curriculum that enables pupils to undertake examinations and gain qualifications including GCSE’s, BTECs and functional skills, we also have access to a wide range of adventurous subjects which include water sports, mountain biking, archery, horse-riding etc.

Overview of the role of Cook:

- Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and other designated areas throughout the house

- Maintaining high standards of hygiene by adhering to company policies and procedures including HACCP and COSHH

- Other duties involved will be food preparation (well-balanced dinners adhering to dietary and allergy requirements), completing and updating menu sheets, stock control, regular checks and monitoring or upkeep of appliances

We would love to hear from people who:

- Have experience of working in a school environment, preferred but not necessary

- This vacancy is open to a specialist with Food Hygiene Qualifications or Equivalent

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

- NEST enhanced pension scheme

- Refer a friend scheme

- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

- Access to a blue light discount card

- Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

- Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

- Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 

- Life assurance

At Cannock School

We are committed to each and every one of our students, providing specialist support tailored to each individual’s unique needs and helping all students achieve their full potential. Children often come to our school with negative perceptions of the education system, having experienced repeated rejection. We are dedicated to turning their experience of learning into a positive one.

We support students by recognising strength and personal weaknesses, we then help them by removing barriers so they can then focus and be successful in their chosen path ways. We have a full pronged curriculum that allows our students to choose a wide range of experience preparing them for adult hood.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.