Assistant Cook

Bardfield Academy; Vange; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Academy

Staff well-being (Employee Assistance)

Job summary

Bardfield Academy is seeking an Assistant Cook to join our catering team. You will assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils while upholding high standards of food hygiene and creating a safe, welcoming environment.

The position is permanent, 20 hours 50 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, 9:50am to 2:00pm, with an ASAP start after interviews and DBS clearance as part of safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Food hygiene knowledge and practices
• Ability to work to meal service times
• Teamwork and reliability

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety
• Support catering tasks and classroom meal service

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Cook

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours 50 minutes per week

Scale: Scale 3 Point 6-7 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Actual Salary: £12,965.14 - £13,165.73

Application Closes: Monday 5th October 2026 Midday

Interview Date: Monday 12th October 2026

Start Date: ASAP after interviews

Nourish, Prepare and Support - Assistant Cook Wanted!

Are you a passionate and organised Cook? Bardfield Academy, part of the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), is looking for an Assistant Cookto join our vibrant team!

At SEAT, we believe in belonging, compassion, curiosity, and empowerment-values that shape our commitment to excellence in education. In this role, you'll assist with preparing and serving nutritious meals for our pupils while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and providing a safe, welcoming environment.

You will be required to work 20 hours 50 minutes per week; Monday to Friday 9:50am to 2:00pm.

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you're truly valued


• A Leadership Academy to fuel your professional growth


• A strong focus on staff well-being through our Employee Assistance Programme


• The chance to be part of a committed, forward-thinking team that empowers both pupils and colleagues

If you're ready to make a real impact and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school, call 01268 553488 to arrange directly. We look forward to meeting you!

At the South Essex Academy Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.

Bardfield Academy is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. We adhere to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline.