Are you looking for a role that fits around your children and gives you the chance to make a real difference to children's health and wellbeing?
We are looking for a permanent School Cook to join our caring and supportive team. In this role, you'll play an important part in providing our pupils with tasty, nutritious meals that set them up for learning and play each day.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has experience in a primary school or commercial kitchen.
* Is passionate about creating high-quality meals using fresh, local ingredients.
* Brings a friendly, professional approach and always puts children's needs and safety first.
* Holds a minimum of Food Hygiene Level 3 certification.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Ordering stock from trusted suppliers.
* Preparing delicious meals to our high standards.
* Working with our catering consultant to plan menus that are healthy and balanced.
* Managing and maintaining health & safety systems.
* Keeping to purchasing budgets.
* Ensuring excellent kitchen hygiene.
* Adding variety with fun menu theme days.
If you'd like a role where you can use your skills to support children's wellbeing, while being part of a welcoming school community, we'd love to hear from you.
You will be working alongside a forward-thinking team of leaders, teachers and support staff who foster a collaborative approach to working. We foster an environment where you will be respected, supported and valued, we recognise the importance of staff wellbeing and connectedness and actively promote this within the school community.
We make sure that all the children in our care are safe and looked after to the best of our ability. Our safeguarding policy is on the school website, and all applicants should read this before applying. The school is committed to safeguarding children, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to apply, please visit to download an application form.
A visit to the school prior to application is welcomed. Please contact the school directly to arrange, or to ask for more information. Tel: or Email:
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £17,619.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/09/2025