Job details
Job role
* Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Part time
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
£25,584.00 - £25,992.00 Annually (FTE)NJC Scale 4, Scale Points 7-8. Actual salary: £14,826.49 to £15,062.93 per annum, based on working 25 hours per week, term time only (inc. training days).
Primary School Cook job summary
We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 5 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Trust, at an exciting time in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career in a business that is growing rapidly.
Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Primary School Cook to work as part of our Trust Catering Team providing a high standard of catering across our Primary schools. The role will be based at the central service kitchen, located on site at Siddal Primary School but there may be a requirement for multi-school site working based on the needs of the Trust and requirements of the role.
What we offer
* A strong support team which is focused on providing a first-class service for the academy
* An environment that supports professional development
* Generous holiday allowance for support staff
* Opportunities to share and develop good practice
* Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School)
* Onsite car park
* Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery)
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Well-being initiatives
What you offer
* The ability to prepare, cook and present food to a high standard
* Minimum 2 years' experience of working in a similar role
* Relevant qualification/s within catering (which should be cooking related, rather than in management and/or hospitality)
* A minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
* Ability to read, understand and comply with written instruction, record keeping and information returns: Procedures, COSHH information, Health & Safety information, Fire Safety information and Food Safety information, Stock Taking, Trading Information. (Must demonstrate the numeracy and literacy required to fulfil the role)
* BTEC or HNC, relevant NVQ (*Minimum Level 3), access course or equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications
* Being a team player is essential
* The ability to promote positive behaviour
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack for the full job description and person specification.
If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, teamwork and good humour then please apply to be part of our team.
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term Time only (including training days).
Location: Siddal Primary School, Backhold Lane, Siddal, Halifax HX3 9DL
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.
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.