Cook

Are you passionate about nourishing young minds with delicious, healthy meals? We are seeking an enthusiastic Primary School Cook to run our kitchen and serve approximately 60 meals a day. Our school is a small, close-knit community with exceptionally high standards of pupil behavior, making our kitchen a positive, calm, and rewarding environment to work in. The role is term time only, 22.5 hours per week, 10am - 2.30pm M-F. Key Responsibilities - Prepare, cook, and serve fresh, nutritious, and appealing school meals daily. - Maintain rigorous standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety compliance. - Manage administrative duties, including food ordering, stock rotation, and compliance paperwork. - Actively engage with pupils, creating a warm dining environment that encourages them to try new foods and increases meal take-up. What We Are Looking For - A genuine passion for healthy eating and child nutrition. - Experience in food preparation and commercial kitchen management. - Strong knowledge of food hygiene standards and kitchen safety procedures. - Excellent organisational skills to handle stock, ordering, and simple paperwork. - A friendly, encouraging personality who loves interacting with children.