School Cook in Islington
Job Title: School Cook (Term-Time)
Location: Islington, London
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: Term-time only (Permanent)
About Us:
We are a friendly and welcoming independent school in the heart of Islington, dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment for our pupils. We pride ourselves not only on excellent education but also on serving nutritious, freshly prepared meals that support the health and wellbeing of our children.
The Role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced School Cook to join our team and take the lead in preparing healthy, balanced lunches for our pupils and staff. Working term-time only, you’ll enjoy a great work-life balance with no evening or weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with school dietary requirements and allergy policies.
2. Ensure meals are varied, well-presented, and appealing to children aged 3–14.
3. Manage stock levels, place orders, and maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen.
4. Adhere to all food hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
5. Work collaboratively with school staff to accommodate special dietary needs.
About You:
6. Previous experience cooking ( in a school, nursery, or similar catering environment would be ideal )
7. A passion for creating healthy, child-friendly meals.
8. Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or above preferred).
9. Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
10. Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude.
What We Offer:
11. Flexible working arrangements including full-time, part-time, or supply options.Competitive pay scales with prompt weekly payments for supply to professional development opportunities and training.Supportive leadership and a positive school chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and personal growth.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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