After School Club Cook

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Westways Primary School is seeking a reliable, friendly After School Club Cook to join our school community. You will prepare, cook and serve healthy snacks or light meals for children, ensuring dietary requirements and high food hygiene standards are met.

You will plan menus, manage kitchen operations under HACCP, check temperatures, handle stock and orders, and clean the kitchen and dining area after service.

Qualifications

• Plans menus, prepares foods and drinks and cooks nutritious snacks or light meals.
• Adheres to Food Safety and Hygiene regulations (HACCP).
• Checks temperatures and maintains safe kitchen practices.
• Keeps stock checks and paperwork, manages stock and waste.
• Cares for dietary needs, allergies and cultural requirements.
• Assists with deliveries, cleaning and setup after service.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and cook healthy snacks for after-school club.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to children attending the club.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety to HACCP standards.
• Manage stock, deliveries and ordering; control waste.
• Clear and clean kitchen and dining area after service.
• Interact positively with pupils and staff.

Skills

Time management

Patient and caring attitude

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors at Westways Primary are looking for a reliable, friendly and enthusiastic After School Club Cook to join our fantastic school community. The right candidate will help prepare and serve meals to our children who attend the After School Club.

You will prepare, cook, and serve a healthy, comforting late-afternoon snack or light meal for the children attending our after-school club. You will make sure that all dietary requirements and high standards of food hygiene are met while creating a warm, welcoming environment for the children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Plans menus, prepares foods and drinks and cooks various nutritious and appealing snacks or light meals.
• Manages kitchen operations safely, following strict Food Safety and Hygiene regulations (HACCP).
• Ensures equipment is in proper working order, including checking temperatures.
• Undertakes stock checks and associated paperwork, manages food stock, orders supplies and controls waste efficiently.
• Caters for specific dietary needs, allergies and cultural requirements.
• Checks and puts away deliveries as required.
• Assists with clearing and cleaning the kitchen and dining area after service.
• Interacts positively with pupils and colleagues, demonstrating a patient and caring attitude, good time-management skills and a passion for making healthy food for our children attending our After School Club.
• Has previous experience working in a school kitchen, nursery or commercial catering environment.
• Holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or a willingness to complete certification before starting).
• Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm.

What the school offers its staff

• An outward looking school that puts the children at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• Respectful, kind and aspirational children.
• An inclusive school that celebrates, embraces and is proud of its diversity.
• Bespoke continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Support from an experienced senior leadership team.
• Time and support to ensure you are able to perform successfully in this role.
• Mutual respect and collaboration with staff who understand the value of teamwork.

Further details about the role

Shortlisting: Thursday 19th November 2026

Interview date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.