School Cook

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

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

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Job Title:
School Cook

Location:
Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW

Salary: £26,142.90 per annum / £14.65 p/h (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Red Kite School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Cook to join our team. This role is key to providing nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and hygienic environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

As School Cook, you will lead our kitchen team and ensure that all pupils and staff enjoy balanced, delicious meals. You will combine creativity, organisation, and leadership to support the health and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious menus that meet pupils’ dietary needs, including special requirements
• Supervise and manage kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Monitor stocks, maintain portion control, and manage resources efficiently within budget
• Set up and clean down kitchen areas before and after use, maintaining hygiene and safety standards
• Minimise food waste through careful planning and preparation
• Ensure all meals comply with food safety regulations

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced and skilled in preparing nutritious meals in a school or similar environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Creative, reliable, and enthusiastic with a passion for supporting pupils’ wellbeing

If you are passionate about food, nutrition, and supporting young people’s wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. Join Red Kite School from February 2026 and make a real difference to daily school life.

About Us

Red Kite is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils with social and emotional health needs.

The school is based in the beautiful market town Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils.

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

Why join Acorn Education?

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits…