Cook Assistant

Pittville School; Warmley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Pittville School in Warmley, United Kingdom, is recruiting a Cook Assistant (Grade 3) for 30 hours per week, term time only, with January 2027 start. The role supports the Catering Manager and Cook to provide a high-quality, healthy food service for students, with a focus on safe, efficient kitchen operations.

You will contribute to food preparation and teamwork, require good interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate strong organisational abilities.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food to a high quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well managed kitchen.
• Support the Catering Manager and Cook to provide a healthy school meals service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Cook Assistant

Grade 3 (30 hours per week, term time only)

Salary Range: £26,426 to £26,846 (points 5-6) Pro-rata

Actual Salary: £17,918 to £18,202 (0.6780 FTE)

Pittville School is looking to appoint a Cook Assistant to work in our highly successful catering function. You will support the Catering Manager and Cook to provide a high-quality healthy food service for our students. You will assist in the preparation of food to a high-quality whilst maintaining a safe, clean and well managed kitchen.

The successful applicants must have good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent organisational skills. Applicants must be able to work independently using their own initiative and as a part of team.

This position is for 30 hours per week/term time only and will commence in January 2027. However, the hours are negotiable for the successful candidate.

The closing date is: 9am on 9th November 2026

Interview date to be confirmed

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.