Cook

TEAM Multi -Academy Trust; Witheridge; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Witheridge seeks a Cook to lead the school kitchen and provide nutritious meals for pupils and staff. Candidates should be passionate about cooking and capable of working independently. The role offers full-time hours, a permanent position, and benefits such as a pension scheme, health and wellbeing support, and more. Join a welcoming community that values good food and healthy living.

Benefits

Membership of a generous pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations

Cycle to work scheme

Competitive Salary

Wellbeing and Long Service days

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial catering or home cooking for large groups.
• Enthusiasm for providing nutritious meals.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and provide meals for pupils and staff.
• Run the kitchen independently while being supported by management.
• Ensure quality food standards are maintained.

Skills

Experience in commercial catering

Passion for cooking

Ability to work independently

Caring attitude

Job description

JOB TITLE: COOK

REQUIRED: 6TH JANUARY 2026 (or as soon as reasonably possible)

HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5 (MONDAY - FRIDAY)

WORKING WEEKS: 38 WEEKS

STATUS: PERMANENT/ FULL TIME

STARTING SALARY: £13.26

GRADE: C

CLOSING DATE: *12 NOON ON MONDAY 5TH JANUARY 2026 *(AN EXTENSION HAS BEEN APPLIED)

INTERVIEWS: WEDNDESAY 7TH JANUARY 2026

Witheridge C of E Academy are looking for someone special to lead our school kitchen and provide nutritious, delicious meals for our pupils and staff. Whether you already have experience in commercial catering or simply love cooking hearty, home‑made meals for family and friends, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Witheridge is a wonderfully welcoming community. Our children and staff truly value good food, shared moments around the table and an understanding of where food comes from. We pride ourselves on the quality of our meals and we are excited to welcome someone who can help us continue and grow this tradition.

As our school cook, you will play an important and much appreciated role in daily school life. You will have the freedom to run the kitchen independently while being fully supported by our Trust Business Manager and Head of School. All training will be provided and in‑service training will be available where needed.

If you’re enthusiastic, caring and passionate about providing great food, we would love you to join our friendly team.

Additional benefits include:

• Membership of a generous pension scheme (TP/ LGPS)
• Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app
• Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
• Cycle to work and IT schemes
• Competitive Salary
• Wellbeing and Long Service days

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, Lucy Ratcliffe, via [e-mail]

TEAM Multi‑Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre‑employment online search prior to interview.

If you would like to work and contribute to a Trust that is committed to providing children with outstanding learning experiences, aims to continually develop and grow, and where teamwork and the professional development of all staff is important, we would encourage you to apply via mynewterm.

Full details and application form can be found on our website www.teamacademytrust.com