Cook Supervisor

Thomas Deacon Education Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in Peterborough seeks a Cook Supervisor to oversee catering operations mainly at Gladstone Primary Academy. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring that meals are healthy and appealing. Candidates should have experience in catering and team management, along with strong organizational skills. Fluency in English is necessary. Join a supportive environment focused on transforming lives through education and enjoy competitive benefits.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Local sourcing of produce

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and team management is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and effective time management required.
• Fluency in English to meet legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations across two schools.
• Lead a dedicated team and manage budgets.
• Plan and prepare meals while ensuring nutritional standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Organizational skills

Time management

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the catering operation across two primary schools, based mainly at Gladstone Primary Academy.
• Lead a dedicated team, manage budgets, and ensure menus are healthy, appealing, and meet all nutritional standards.
• Plan and prepare meals and complete weekly and monthly bookwork to keep operations running smoothly.
• Visit the second school at least once a week and support occasional out-of-school activities.
• Engage with children about menu choices to make mealtimes a positive experience.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in catering and team management.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Willingness to visit the second school at least weekly and support occasional out-of-school activities.
• Fluency in English to meet Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016.

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!

Application and safeguarding

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

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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