Cook in Charge

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: £15,398.89 - £15,736.58 Annually (Actual)

25 hours per week, term time only + 3 days

Cook in Charge job summary

Inspiring meals. Supporting learning. Leading with heart.

Are you passionate about great food and creating a positive, welcoming dining experience for children? St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Cook in Charge to lead our school kitchen and make a real difference every day.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring school community where your skills will directly support the wellbeing, health and happiness of our pupils.

What You’ll Do

As our Cook in Charge, you will:

• Lead the daily running of a busy, friendly school kitchen
• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals that children genuinely enjoy
• Supervise and inspire kitchen staff
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices
• Manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has a passion for food and takes pride in delivering great service
• Is a confident leader who can motivate and support a small team
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage a fast-paced kitchen
• Brings experience from a similar catering or supervisory role
• Wants to contribute to a positive dining experience that helps children flourish

Why Join Us?

• A warm, supportive school environment
• The chance to shape a catering service you can be proud of
• A role where your work makes a meaningful impact every single day

If you’re excited to take the lead and help create a happy, healthy dining experience for our school community, we’d love to hear from you. If you require anymore information please contact Angela Herron on [contact hidden]

Please note - this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.