Tutor Cookery

Inspiring Aspirations Plus Limited

Job Location:

Ipswich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate skilled and motivated Tutor & Daycare Centre Cook to join our regulated day-care setting supporting individuals with a range of disabilities.

This is a unique and rewarding dual-role position combining:

Planning and delivering engaging inclusive educational sessions

Preparing and cooking nutritious daily lunches for clients

Maintaining high kitchen hygiene standards

Supporting clients to develop knowledge and confidence around healthy eating

You will play a vital role in promoting independence wellbeing life skills and personal development within a safe and stimulating environment.

Role Purpose

The Tutor is responsible for planning delivering and evaluating educational and enrichment sessions for individuals with a range of disabilities within a regulated day-care setting. The role requires a flexible and inclusive approach to teaching ensuring that learning is differentiated to meet individual needs and communication styles.

In addition the postholder will prepare nutritious daily lunches maintain the kitchen to high hygiene standards and support clients in learning about healthy meals and positive food choices.

The Tutor & Cook will use appropriate tools and strategies to promote engagement independence and personal development while maintaining accurate records and contributing to the overall wellbeing of clients.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning Delivery

Plan and deliver a wide variety of sessions tailored to the interests abilities and goals of clients.

Differentiate teaching methods and materials to suit individual learning styles and communication needs.

Use communication tools (e.g. visual aids assistive technology simplified language) to ensure clarity and accessibility.

Promote active participation independence and confidence in all learning activities.

Incorporate practical life skills learning including food preparation and healthy living awareness.

Client Support & Engagement

Build positive relationships with clients to understand their preferences strengths and support needs.

Adapt sessions to reflect client feedback and observed progress.

Support clients to understand healthy eating balanced diets and safe food practices.

Work collaboratively with care staff to ensure learning is integrated into daily routines and support plans.

Catering & Kitchen Responsibilities

Plan prepare and cook nutritious lunches daily for clients.

Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and individual needs.

Maintain the kitchen to high hygiene and food safety standards at all times.

Follow food safety legislation and best practice guidelines.

Monitor stock levels and support ordering where required.

Promote client involvement in food preparation activities where appropriate.

Recordkeeping & Compliance

Maintain accurate records of session plans attendance progress and outcomes.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sessions and adjust delivery accordingly.

Ensure all documentation meets internal standards and Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.

Follow safeguarding health & safety and food hygiene regulations.

Team Collaboration

Work closely with the Daycare Centre Manager and other staff to align learning activities with care goals.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to service development and improvement.

Support the wider team in promoting a safe inclusive and stimulating environment.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience in teaching tutoring or facilitating learning for individuals with disabilities.

Experience preparing meals in a professional setting.

Knowledge of food hygiene standards and safe kitchen practices.

Ability to differentiate learning and use varied communication tools effectively.

Strong planning organisational and recordkeeping skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Commitment to person-centred approaches and inclusive education.

Desirable

Relevant teaching or training qualification.

Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above).

Experience in a care or regulated setting.

Knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding principles.

Working Relationships

Reports directly to the Daycare Centre Manager.

Works collaboratively with care staff support workers and other tutors.

Engages with clients families and external professionals as needed.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals by combining education wellbeing and practical life skills in a supportive day-care environment.

If you are passionate about inclusive learning healthy living and person-centred support we would love to hear from you.

To apply please send your CV and a covering statement to: or call

Required Experience:

Manager

About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate skilled and motivated Tutor & Daycare Centre Cook to join our regulated day-care setting supporting individuals with a range of disabilities.This is a unique and rewarding dual-role position combining:Planning and delivering engaging inclusive educational...