Cook Supervisor

Gladstone Primary Academy; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cook Supervisor to oversee catering operations. The role involves leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring menus meet nutritional standards across two schools. Candidates should have experience in catering and team management, along with strong organizational skills. The job offers a friendly environment and the opportunity to contribute to student wellbeing while creating fresh, nutritious meals.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering and managing teams.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations across two primary schools.
• Lead a dedicated team and manage budgets.
• Ensure menus meet nutritional standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Strong organizational skills

Effective time management

Fluency in English

Job description

Cook Supervisor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 28.75 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: 8.15am - 2pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 4, £19,656 - £20,985 per annum (FTE £29,540 - £31,537)

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date: 9am on Friday 19th December

Start date: ASAP

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Do you love creating fresh, nutritious meals?

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a busy kitchen environment?

Can you inspire a team while managing budgets and delivering exceptional service?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Your role:

As Cook Supervisor, you’ll oversee the catering operation across two primary schools, based mainly at Gladstone Primary Academy. You’ll lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and ensure our menus are healthy, appealing, and meet all nutritional standards. From planning and preparing meals to completing weekly and monthly bookwork, you’ll keep everything running smoothly.

You’ll need experience in catering and team management, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage your time effectively, visiting the second school at least once a week. Flexibility is key, as you’ll support occasional out-of-school activities. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy interacting with children about menu choices, making mealtimes a positive experience.

As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils.

About us:

Gladstone Primary Academy welcoming school community that values your expertise. In this role, you will also be part of an award-winning catering team committed to developing our team members through a safe and relaxed environment. Sustainability is important to us and we continue to source our produce from local suppliers and reduce paper and plastic waste. In support of student learning, we help to develop food awareness initiatives with competitions, food sampling, menu planning and cookery demonstrations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, work with a supportive team, and take pride in providing meals that fuel learning and wellbeing. We offer a friendly environment where your ideas matter, and where perseverance and aspiration are celebrated.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education." To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

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Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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