Cook

East Herrington Primary Academy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Job summary

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust is seeking an outstanding School Cook to join East Herrington Primary Academy's kitchen, leading the development of the school's catering provision with fresh, healthy meals.

You will lead a catering team, ensure meals meet high standards and comply with Government School Food Standards, and bring ideas to enhance menus while engaging pupils in healthy eating.

Qualifications

• Catering qualification or significant experience leading a catering function.
• Strong catering knowledge and leadership skills.
• Commitment to providing healthy, nutritious meals for children.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and daily catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the catering team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Develop an appealing and varied school menu.
• Ensure meals meet the Government School Food Standards and quality expectations.

Skills

Catering knowledge

Team leadership

Stock control

Menu development

Nutrition awareness

Education

Catering qualification

Job description

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic School Cook to join their highly successful school kitchen at East Herrington Primary Academy.

East Herrington Primary Academy is a vibrant, welcoming and inclusive school, renowned for its strong sense of community and commitment to excellence. We foster an environment where both staff and pupils thrive, promoting collaboration, innovation, and the highest standards of achievement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Cook to lead the next stage of the development of our school catering provision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about fresh, healthy and nutritious food and who wants to make a real difference to the experience of our children. You will have the opportunity to bring new ideas, creativity and ambition to our kitchen, developing an appealing and varied menu that encourages children to enjoy healthy eating.

Working alongside the catering team, you will provide leadership, vision and direction, ensuring that meals are prepared and served to a high standard and comply fully with the Government's School Food Standards.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong catering knowledge and experience, with a recognised catering qualification or significant experience leading a catering function.
• Can lead and inspire a team, communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, use initiative and bring fresh, creative ideas to develop our catering provision.
• Is committed to providing healthy, nutritious and appealing meals for children.
• Is organised, proactive and confident, with experience of stock control, ordering and managing the day-to-day demands of a busy catering service.

As part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Access to professional development and training to support your career progression.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice.
• Staff discounts through Discounts for Teachers, helping you save on a wide range of everyday purchases and experiences.
• A generous pension scheme to support your future.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children.