Kitchen Cook

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope, is seeking a Kitchen Cook to lead the school kitchen, prepare nutritious meals and supervise catering staff. The role requires handling purchasing, stock control and finances, ensuring hygiene and high food standards in line with Trust requirements.

Applications close 12pm on 16 November 2026; DBS clearance is required and online pre-employment checks will be conducted. Contact Office Manager for enquiries.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required prior to employment.
• Pre-employment checks including online search of shortlisted candidates.
• Application deadline: 12pm on Monday 16th November 2026; emailed CVs will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the school kitchen.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils.
• Supervise catering staff.
• Administer purchasing, stock control and finances.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote healthy eating and increase meal uptake.

Skills

Food hygiene

Cooking

Staff supervision

Job description

Executive Headteacher: Mrs J Ward CEO: Mr B Tapping St Patrick's Catholic Primary are looking to appoint a Kitchen Cook to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support pupils' health, wellbeing and enjoyment of school life. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school kitchen, ensuring high standards of food preparation, hygiene, and catering services in line with Trust requirements. They will prepare and serve healthy meals, supervise catering staff, manage administration, purchasing, stock control and finances, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote healthy eating and increase meal uptake. Completed application forms should be submitted by 12pm on Monday 16th November 2026. Emailed CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Mrs Megan Vincent, Office Manager, [e-mail].

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow. The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.