Job details Job role Catering, cleaning and site management Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time Contract type Fixed term Full-time equivalent salary £25,184.00 - £25,814.00 Annually (FTE)Actual salary £15,207, Term Time only 3 Days, 25 hours per week Cook in Charge job summary St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe are looking to appoint a Cook in Charge on 25 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school's catering team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to our students and staff. As Cook in Charge you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the school kitchen, managing staff, planning menus in line with nutritional standards, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for food, and a commitment to providing excellent service. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, be highly organised, and capable of managing budgets and stock. If you're ready to take the lead in creating a positive dining experience that supports student well-being and learning, we'd love to hear from you. We can offer: Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team Access to Local Government Pension Scheme Networking opportunities. Flexible working patterns Please contact the school office for further information or to arrange a visit to the school 01325 300339. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applying for the job This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.