School Cook

What You'll Do

• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals that support pupil and staff wellbeing
• Plan balanced menus that meet a range of dietary requirements
• Keep the kitchen running safely and efficiently, maintaining high hygiene standards
• Manage stock, portion control, ordering and food waste responsibly
• Handle deliveries and supplier queries with accuracy
• Provide tailored meals for specific dietary needs
• Support daily mealtime services for students, staff and visitors
• Lead, support and guide the kitchen team, delegating tasks effectively

• Reporting maintenance issues and maintaining accurate records
• Working within budget and using resources responsibly
• Following school policies, including safeguarding and health & safety
• Representing Jubilee School professionally and prioritising pupil wellbeing

Are you passionate about food, creativity, and making a difference in the school community? Do you thrive in a warm, lively environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? At Jubilee School, we're looking for a talented and enthusiastic School Cook to lead our kitchen and deliver fresh, nutritious, and exciting meals that fuel our students and staff.

• Holds a Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or
  3)
• Enjoys creating high-quality, nutritious meals for young people
• Maintains excellent hygiene and safety standards
• Works confidently in a busy kitchen
• Can plan menus, manage stock and stay organised under pressure
• Communicates well and builds positive relationships
• Is flexible, reliable and adaptable
• Works well as part of a friendly, supportive team

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your Full time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #team

OFG.

Upholds Jubilee School's values with students' wellbeing at the centre.

At Jubilee School, we are committed to supporting students through approaches informed by our Neurodiversity Strategy and Trauma-Informed Practice. We strive to provide a happy, welcoming, and motivating learning environment, where students enjoy their learning experiences and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. Opened in October 2006, Jubilee School is an independent special school providing highly effective education, therapy, welfare, and support for both boys and girls with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, as well as other complex needs.

Located in Waterlooville, the school is within easy commuting distance of Portsmouth, Chichester, and surrounding areas, making it accessible for both staff and families. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient…