Cook

About the role

What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Cook to join our Academy team, with responsibility for preparing and cooking nutritious, well‑balanced meals for our pupils in a safe, efficient and welcoming environment. This is a key role in supporting pupils’ wellbeing and readiness to learn by providing high‑quality food that meets nutritional standards and individual needs. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a clean, well‑organised and well‑stocked kitchen, working within agreed budgets and adhering rigorously to food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding requirements. You will be proactive in menu planning, stock control and compliance, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and understands the vital part good nutrition plays in supporting positive outcomes for children and young people. For a full list of duties, please see the job description below. What the school offers its staff Health & Wellbeing Pension Training & Development Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Free Parking Further details about the role Wave are an established and successful Multi Academy Trust, comprising of Alternative Provision Academies (APAs), Medical Academies (including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health unit ‘Sowenna’) and a Special Academy. We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 – 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff. We Aim To • Provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. • Give access to the National Curriculum; provide opportunities for external accreditation, and, for those pupils with specific learning difficulties, effective and personalised programmes. • Ensure all pupils are supported to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others. Promoting emotional well-being and self-esteem; helping our pupils to recognise their potential and work positively within their community. • We will respect all pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and express their needs and desires. • Seek effective and positive working relationships with pupils’ families, schools and other agencies. • Enable effective outcomes for our pupils. Commitment to safeguarding Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and we may carry out an online check.

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