Assistant Cook

Working Hours: Full Time, Term Time Only, 35 Hours per week plus 3 days (clean down days) Monday 7am-2pm, Tuesday 7am-2pm, Wednesday 7am-2pm, Thursday 7am-2pm, Friday 7am-2pmNumber of Positions: 1Start Date: 24th March 2025Salary: £24,027 per annum pro rata

The children, staff and governors of this popular and successful Catholic school are seeking a strong, dynamic and inspirational Assistant Cook; a key role within our hardworking, friendly Catering Team.

• The main duties will include leading the preparation, delivery and service of high-quality meals to our children and staff, moving furniture, general cleaning duties, washing up and any other duties required to support the running of a successful school kitchen. (See job description and person specification for full details.)
• The Assistant Cook supports the Catering Supervisor and is prepared to act up into that role in the event of their absence.
• The role will require excellent customer care and communication skills and the IT, literacy and numeracy skills required to aid the successful running of a busy school kitchen.

The closing date for this job role is 21st February 2025 12pm

About The Candidate

We are looking for someone:

• Who has the ability to help lead, motivate and inspire staff as the Assistant Cook of our Catering Team;
• With successful relevant experience and qualifications;
• Who has drive, positivity and energy;
• Who is respectful of the inclusive ethos of our school.

About Us

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who love school;
• A committed, hardworking and friendly staff team;
• An attractive, stimulating and safe environment;
• A supportive Governing Body;
• A vibrant and forward-thinking parish;
• Excellent links with the Diocese and other local Catholic schools;
• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation