Cook - Tamworth Campus

At OFG Education we believe in creating a better work life balance Job title: Cook Location: Care First, Tamworth Campus, Silica Road, Birmingham B77 4DT Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 7.00am – 3:00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time only UK applicants only; no sponsorship available About the role Are you a passionate cook who believes great food can make a real difference?

We''re looking for a dedicated Cook to join our specialist further education setting, providing fresh, nutritious, and enjoyable meals that support the wellbeing, independence, and development of our students. This is more than a catering role.

You''ll play an important part in creating a positive dining experience, ensuring every student has access to meals that meet their individual dietary, cultural, medical, and sensory needs. Working as part of a supportive team, you''ll help maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety while contributing to a welcoming and inclusive college environment.

What you will be doing Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to individual dietary and medical needs. Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards. Managing stock, ordering supplies, and keeping accurate catering records.

Leading and supporting kitchen staff, including students undertaking work experience placements. Monitoring allergens, portion control, food waste, and budget-effective meal planning. Working closely with education, residential, pastoral, and therapy teams to support student needs.

Ensuring kitchen equipment is used safely and reporting any faults or concerns promptly. Contributing to staff training, quality assurance activities, and continuous service improvement. What you will bring Have experience in a catering, education, care, residential, or similar environment.

Are confident planning nutritious menus and working within food safety regulations. Have strong organisational skills and can manage competing priorities effectively. Enjoy leading and supporting others within a busy kitchen environment.

Are proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering an excellent service. Can build positive working relationships and work collaboratively across teams. Hold, or are willing to work towards, relevant catering and food hygiene qualifications.

Why Join Care First? Care First provides person-centred education and day provision for young adults with learning difficulties, au...

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