Highfield Nursery School and Children’s Centre Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6DW Salary: £24,404 pro rata (pay award pending) Hours: 22 hours per week, across 5 days, Monday - Friday, term time only Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible Reference: 7727 Your role Are you a passionate and motivated person who enjoys cooking and working with young children? We need an experienced Cook to join our small, hardworking team at Highfield Nursery School and Children’s Centre. Your responsibilities You will: planning and preparing balanced menus according to nutritional standards considering the dietary needs of pupils, their varied cultural and religious backgrounds, and costs and budgets maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen in accordance with health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH regulations at all times ordering food, beverages and other commodities from designated suppliers and ensure hygienic storage in accordance with domestic and catering standards. You will need: a current Food Hygiene Certificate, training for this is provided by the school on a 3-yearly basis enthusiasm for working in a busy environment and friendly team. About us Highfield Nursery School and Children’s Centre provides outstanding care and education for children aged 2 – 5 years throughout the day. The catering team are responsible for providing healthy, nutritious snacks and lunches for the children prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For more information Please read the Job Description (Word). For an informal discussion only, please contact Jannice Simpson by calling 01473 742534. How to apply Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email at admin@highfield.suffolk.sch.uk. Closing date: 1pm, 22 August 2025. Interview date: 3 September 2025.