Band D Full Time Permanent 36 Working Hours – 39 Weeks per Year Required from 04 May 2026 The Observatory School is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic school cook to join our catering team. The Observatory School is an extraordinary place to work, and to meet our team’s expectations you will be an equally extraordinary individual with a proven track record of excellence. This role will be based at our Vyner Campus in Bidston, although you may be required to provide cover at our Leasowe Campus kitchen when needed. This is an important role within the school, responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including preparing nutritious, balanced meals for pupils, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety, and contributing to a positive and efficient working environment. You will also be responsible for ordering supplies, managing stock levels, carrying out stock takes, and ensuring equipment is used and maintained safely. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a catering environment, and a strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety. You should have good communication skills, be able to use your initiative, and work effectively as part of a team. Working at The Observatory School offers a supportive and welcoming environment where staff wellbeing is valued. Benefits include a company pension, employee mentor programme, access to high-quality CPD, free on-site parking, occupational sick pay, an employee assistance programme, occupational health support, and access to health care plans. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality meals and want to be part of a school community that values its staff, we would love to hear from you. Completed application forms should be returned to:- recruitment@theobservatoryschool.wirral.sch.uk The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability