Assistant Cook - Henry Chadwick Community Primary

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Job summary

An inclusive primary school based in Staffordshire is looking for a dedicated Assistant Cook to join their catering team. You will play a crucial role in preparing meals for pupils, ensuring a clean and supportive dining environment. This permanent position offers 20 hours a week from Monday to Friday during term time, making it ideal for those passionate about child welfare and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to support children during meal times.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for students.
• Assist the Catering Supervisor with meal setup.
• Support lunchtime supervisors as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

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: 1^st 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: 3^rd 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.