Cook in Charge - St. Lucia's CE Primary School

Shropshire Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Lucia’s CE Primary School and Nursery in Shrewsbury is seeking a Cook in Charge for a term-time contract starting November 2026. The role covers serving meals to pupils and staff, with nursery food prep for Little Acorns, and requires enthusiastic, reliable team players who value healthy eating.

The post requires DBS clearance, references, and English language proficiency. Working hours are 9:15am–2:45pm, Monday to Friday, 27.5 hours/week, fixed term to 31 December 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering preferred.
• Excellent food hygiene and safety awareness.
• Ability to communicate clearly with pupils, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve freshly prepared meals to pupils and staff (avg 80–100 per day).
• Perform general kitchen duties and food prep for nursery provision (Little Acorns).
• Support the school ethos and promote healthy eating.

Skills

Cookery

Food safety

Teamwork

English communication

Job description

Cook in Charge Vacancy

Required for November 2026

Grade 5, Scale Point 7, £ 14.13 per hour Initial fixed term contract until 31/12/2027 27.5 hours a week, working hours 9.15am-2:45pm, Monday - Friday, Term Time only St. Lucia’s CE Primary School and Nursery Upton Magna Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4TZ

At St Lucia’s Primary School we are seeking a positive, hardworking, enthusiastic candidate to join our team. Catering is an integral part of our school day, with school meals greatly valued by children, parents and staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for serving freshly prepared meals (Average 80-100 per day) to the pupils and staff. The role will also include general kitchen duties and a willingness to engage in the school ethos, promote healthy eating, and consistently care for every child as an individual. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing food for our new Nursery provision (Little Acorns), for children aged 0-2 years old, using baby led weaning principles. At St Lucia’s Primary School our Vision, ‘Nurture, Nourish, Grow’, is at the heart of everything we do.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. “The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.”

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026, 12pm Interview: Friday 13th November 2026

Attached documents

• Job description Cook in Charge.pdf
• Job description Cook in Charge.pdf
• Cook in Charge - Advert Text
• Schools Application Form