School Cook

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Food hygiene certificate Level 2 Menu planning Cooking Budget management Child safeguarding Safer recruitment checks Food preparation

FULL DESCRIPTION

School Cook

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Cambridge, Cambs

Work Type: Part-time

Salary: NJC Pay Scale 3, point 5-6

Job Description

Dry Drayton is a small, vibrant Church of England Primary School, set in rural Cambridgeshire. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our school. We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic cook to prepare fresh, locally sourced, home cooked meals for our pupils. You will be preparing approximately 50+ meals a day for our polite, well-behaved children and become part of our friendly and supportive staff team.

There may also be an opportunity to expand the role and help run a popular cooking club.

Requirements

  • A minimum of Level 2 food hygiene certificate is required and we will support you to gain your Level 3 food hygiene and safety if needed.
  • Knowledge of budgets and menu planning would be an advantage although training will be available as part of our commitment to staff.

Application Instructions

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Telephone: [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden] to arrange a visit. The application pack is available via the office or on our website – www.drydraytonprimaryschool.co.uk

Please submit an application form, together with a letter outlining your suitability for the role by Friday 19th December 12.00pm, interviews will be arranged as soon as possible after the closing date. Please note, we may close this vacancy early.

Safeguarding

The school has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and other relevant safer recruitment checks.

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