Cook

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Wave Multi-Academy Trust is hiring a part-time cook at Nine Maidens Academy to prepare and serve meals across primary and secondary departments during term-time. You will manage cooking tasks, keep the kitchen clean and stocked, and promote healthy, balanced options for pupils with an emphasis on inclusion and independence.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and a willingness to contribute to a positive, safe school environment while working 26 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of food preparation.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all academy meals efficiently and on time
• Keep the kitchen clean, well maintained and stocked
• Provide well balanced meals and nutritious menu choices
• Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Skills

Excellent teamwork

Excellent communication

Experience of food preparation

Job description

Cook post at Nine Maidens Academy, a school with primary and secondary departments run by Wave Multi-Academy Trust, on a term-time only contract of 26 hours a week. The role centres on preparing and cooking every academy meal and keeping the kitchen clean and stocked. It is distinct because the academy runs individualised programmes for pupils, so the cook also helps promote independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. An Enhanced DBS check is required before any offer is confirmed.

What the job involves

• Prepare and cook all academy meals efficiently and on time
• Keep the kitchen clean, well maintained and stocked
• Provide well balanced meals and nutritious menu choices
• Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion

Experience

• Experience of food preparation

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable

Other

• Enthusiasm to make a difference
• Passion for inclusion

Nice to have

• Experience in an environment serving children and young people