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Tadley Court School is a specialist school with an Ofsted rating of Good with Outstanding features. It is set in a beautiful semi‑rural location with four acres of well‑maintained grounds and caters to children and young people aged 4 to 19 who have a formal Autism diagnosis and either SLD or MLD. The school prides itself on career progression routes and attracts professionals ready to contribute to its sustained success while embracing a family‑ethos.

Significant development has benefitted the school and will continue into the new academic year.

Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide. We are recruiting for a Chef/Head Cook to join us at our school for autistic children and young people.

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

In this role, you will be responsible for menu planning, ordering stock, cooking, food service and the line management of a small team of catering assistants. You will work within school budgets to deliver healthy, varied, and nutritious diets that comply with Government Healthy Eating in Schools expectations. You will also ensure the kitchen and associated areas maintain high hygiene standards, including food and equipment storage, and that all compliance requirements are met.

You will ideally possess a Level 2 certificate in Food, a Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering, and a valid food hygiene certificate. Training will be provided on Aspris systems and procedures.

• Plan, prepare, and cook fresh well‑balanced meals for pupils and staff, considering specific dietary requirements and preferences.
• Collaborate with special education staff to develop interesting and varied menus that accommodate individual dietary restrictions and sensory needs while maintaining Government Healthy Eating expectations.
• Ensure all meals are prepared and served in accordance with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Maintain stock levels.
• Maintain accurate records in line with health and safety policies.
• Foster a positive dining experience for pupils by creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere during mealtimes.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, or to organise a visit, please give Robyn a call on  or email .

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references covering the last three years. For all our services we will request references from organisations where you have worked with either children or vulnerable adults.

Please note that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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