School Cook - Siddal Primary School

Kirklees Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Multi Academy Trust is seeking a reliable School Cook to join their catering team at Siddal Primary School. The role involves high-quality food preparation and may require working across multiple sites. The Trust offers professional development, generous holidays, and various perks.

Benefits

Free Gym Access

Onsite car park

Discounted Nursery

Cycle to work Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Relevant qualifications in catering or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to a high standard.
• Work as part of the Trust Catering Team across primary schools.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

BTEC or HNC

NVQ Level 3

Job description

25 per week, term time only inc. training days

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Siddal Primary School, Halifax, HX3 9DL

Position type Permanent

Grade NJC Scale 4

: £14,826.49 to £15,062.93 per annum, based on working 25 hours per week, term time only (inc. training days).

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Siddal Primary School.

About this Role
We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 5 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Trust, at an exciting time in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career in a business that is growing rapidly.

Job Overview
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable School Cook to work as part of our Trust Catering Team proving a high standard of catering across our Primary schools . The role will be based at the central service kitchen, located on site at Siddal Primary School but there may be a requirement for multi-school site working based on the needs of the Trust and requirements of the role.

What we offer
• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first-class service for the academy
• An environment that supports professional development
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School)
• Onsite car park
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery)
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Well-being initiatives

What you offer
• The ability to prepare, cook and present food to a high standard
• A minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Ability to read, understand and comply with written instruction, record keeping and information returns: Procedures, COSHH information, Health & Safety information, Fire Safety information and Food Safety information, Stock Taking, Trading Information. (Must demonstrate the numeracy and literacy required to fulfil the role)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role
• Relevant qualification/s within catering, management and/or hospitality
• BTEC or HNC, relevant NVQ (*Minimum Level 3), access course or equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications
• Being a team player is essential
• The ability to promote positive behaviour

If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, teamwork and good humour then please apply to be part of our team.

Closing date: Completed online application forms must be submitted by 27 May 2025.

Interview Date: TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.