Cook in Charge

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Frodesley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL is seeking a Cook in Charge for Longnor CE Primary School on Frodesley Road, Longnor, Shrewsbury. The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, part time, 10 hours per week, 8:30am–1:30pm two days a week (term time plus 2 PD days).

The successful candidate will work with the headteacher to deliver a high quality school catering service, uphold food hygiene standards, and support the meal service with DBS checks as part of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a good quality school catering service with high hygiene standards.
• Work under the headteacher to promote meal service.

Job description

Cook In Charge - Longnor CE Primary School

Employer
Shropshire Council

Location
Frodesley Road, Longnor Shrewsbury Shropshire.

Salary
Grade 5 Spinal Point 07, hourly rate of £14.14, £27,274 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing date
9 Oct 2026

Reference
shropshire/TP/283/290

Sector
Education

Job Type
Catering

Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern
Part Time

Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

Grade 5, SCP: 7, £14.14 per hour

Required 2nd November 2026

Fixed term until 31st August 2027, in the first instance

The candidate's hours will consist of the following:

• 10 hours per week
• 8.30am-1.30pm 2 days per week - term time only + 2 PD days
• (Option of 1 day a week and 5 hours could be discussed for the right candidate)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Cook in Charge to work under the guidance of the headteacher to support the school in the delivery of a good quality catering service using high standards of food hygiene/handling and safe working practices are used along with the promotion of the meal service.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.