Cook in Charge

Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors

You’ll supervise a skilled team and plan nutritious menus for our young people. You’ll also need to make sure that the school meets food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards. Being a cook in charge at our schools means you’ll get to build fantastic relationships with all of our staff and young people, by doing what you do best.

One of the best environments in SEND

Millcourt School is an independent specialist day school based in Shelf, Yorkshire, providing high-quality education for pupils with social communication difficulties, including those with autism and its associated needs. Many pupils may also experience challenges with emotional regulation, sensory processing, anxiety and behaviours that arise from difficulties with communication, understanding and social interaction.

Housed within a beautifully refurbished historic mill building, the school offers a thriving, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every pupil is valued as an individual. Many of our pupils have experienced difficulties in previous educational settings and may have had disrupted educational journeys. At Millcourt, they become part of a community that understands their needs, celebrates their strengths and provides the specialist support necessary for them to flourish.

We are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging, achievement and success, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, respected and included. Through high expectations, positive relationships and personalised support, we help pupils develop the confidence, communication skills and independence needed to thrive in school and beyond. Our aim is to nurture respectful, resilient and responsible young people who are equipped to overcome challenges, build meaningful relationships and make a positive contribution to their communities.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Training: A full induction and on the job training

Holiday:
You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will:

Have a Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent)

Be organised and have the ability to plan menus

Have experience budgeting for each meal and ordering in bulk

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices…