School Cook

As School Cook, you'll take pride in running the kitchen day to day, creating nutritious, well-balanced meals that pupils look forward to. From menu planning and food preparation to stock control and hygiene standards, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of our young people. You'll ensure all meals are prepared to a high standard, taking into account individual dietary needs and allergens, while maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment.

• Plan and prepare balanced, high-quality menus for pupils and staff
• Manage food stocks, portion control, and quality within budget
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards across the kitchen
• Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations

• Prepare meals for pupils with special dietary requirements
• Minimise waste and keep accurate records of food usage and supplies
• Previous experience in a catering or school kitchen environment
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management
• A genuine passion for providing nutritious, appealing meals for children
• Strong organisation and leadership skills
• A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to work

Fieldstone School is an independent, trauma‑informed day school for students aged 5‑16 with SEMH needs and complex life histories. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a multi‑disciplinary team of educational and clinical professionals. We provide a nurturing, evidence‑based environment that combines therapeutic care with personalised, trauma‑informed learning. Small group teaching, tailored programmes, and relational approaches help pupils build confidence, resilience, and social‑emotional skills.

Our College House and Place House provisions ensure age‑appropriate support and pathways from early years through to secondary transition. At Fieldstone, we are committed to helping every pupil flourish, achieve their potential, and prepare for a successful future. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence‑based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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 pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support