Cook
Department: Residential (students 5–25 years)
Location: The Sheiling Ringwood
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Hours & Working Patterns: 20 hours per week, Term Time (41 working weeks, including training days)
Salary: £11,340-£11,700 per annum (already pro-rated to reflect term time working – full year equivalent would be £25,700-£26,520)
Closing Date: 15th May 2025 at 12 noon (we reserve the right to close the applications earlier if suitable candidates are found, so we encourage early applications)
Interview Process: Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview, tour of our wonderful setting, and of course lunch. Please therefore expect to be here for approximately 3 hours
Start Date: To be agreed
We are seeking a motivated, passionate Cook to join one of our Residential houses, working with a team committed to providing the very best quality of education, care and support to young people, enabling them to reach their full potential.
The role involves planning, preparing, cooking and presenting wholesome and home-cooked meals for between 20 and 30 students and staff. The meals we serve are always nutritious, well-balanced, delicious, and predominantly seasonal and local produce. Strict adherence to Food Hygiene and Safety Regulations, and knowledge of catering for special dietary needs, are essential.
We are looking for candidates who pride themselves on running an organised, clean, healthy, and welcoming kitchen – if you have Hospitality and Catering qualifications, and / or experience of working with people with Special Education Needs, even better!
To apply, please complete the online application form:
or complete the paper form available as a download at the bottom of this page.
If you experience any issues or have any questions regarding the application process, please email:
applications@thesheilingringwood.co.uk
The Sheiling Ringwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List check will be required. Staff are also prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at The Sheiling Ringwood (TSR) and/or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment.
This role is UK based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. We will also carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.