Assistant Cook - Henry Chadwick Community Primary

WMJobs; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Rugeley is seeking an Assistant Cook to prepare meals for students and support the Catering Supervisor. The role involves working 20 hours per week during term time and requires a focus on food safety and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have experience in a kitchen environment and a passion for working with children.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare break time snacks and assist with meal preparation.
• Support the Catering Supervisor during meal service.
• Help supervise children during lunch to ensure table manners and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene Certification

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Henry Chadwick Community Primary School (Part of Primitas Learning Partnership),

Henry Chadwick Primary School - Assistant Cook

Location: Henry Chadwick Primary School, Hill Ridware, Staffordshire

Salary: Grade 2, £24,027 per annum

Pro Rota salary £10,989 per annum

Hours of work: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 1.30 pm

Contract: Permanent, Term time, 38 working weeks plus 1 additional day when pupils are not in school (Paid weeks 44.12)

Responsible to: Catering Supervisor

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Henry Chadwick is part of The Primitas Learning Partnership. We value ALL children and meeting the needs of every individual so that each child achieves exceptional success is key to what we do. Our inclusive learning community is underpinned by the core values of respect, kindness and hard-work. At Henry Chadwick our school motto is “Learn to Live”. In all that we do, we want to help our pupils develop the necessary skills for this to happen. We want to create a happy, caring, inclusive, secure environment in which our children can develop confidence, individuality and good learning habits.

The successful candidate will be part of a small team working in our kitchen preparing break time snacks and assisting with the preparation of meals for our pupils. Supporting the Catering Supervisor with setting up for meal service, serving meals, and clearing away at the end of service. There may be a requirement to support lunchtime supervisors, while the children are having their lunchtime meal, assisting children with their table manners and ensuring that any spillages are cleaned up promptly.

CLOSING DATE: 3rd July 2025 at 12noon

To apply for the post, please complete the application form, equality and monitoring form and return to Carole Jones, School Secretary, either by post or email [e-mail]

CVs will not be accepted. For further information regarding our school please visit our website www.henrychadwick.staffs.sch.uk

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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