Mill Hill Primary School - Assistant Cook

North East Combined Authority; New Penshaw; Remote; GBP 262,000 - 263,000; Part time

Job summary

Mill Hill Primary School in Sunderland is seeking an Assistant Cook to join the school kitchen. The role is 20 hours per week during term time, on a 6-month temporary contract. The ideal candidate will have catering experience and be able to work as part of a team to support the cook in charge.

Applicants should be committed to providing nourishing meals in a school setting and be prepared for a DBS check as part of safeguarding procedures. Closing date 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication with young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in charge in a busy school kitchen.
• Prepare ingredients and meals for pupils.
• Maintain hygiene, safety and food-handling standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

Assistant Cook - Mill Hill Primary School

Contract Type: 6 Month temporary contract

Working Pattern: 20 hours

Salary: Grade 2 SCP 5-6 £26,427 - £26,847 (pro rata)

Hours per week: 20 hours, term time only

Job Category: Schools – Support

Closing Date: 19/10/26

FURTHER INFORMATION

MILL HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Doxford Park, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.millhillprimaryschool.co.uk

Head Teacher: Mrs L Errington

Number on Roll: 435 pupils

Position: Assistant Cook – 20 hours per week, term time only, temporary contract 6 months.

Governors are looking to appoint an assistant cook with catering experience to work in our school to assist the cook in charge. The ideal person should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with young people.

We do expect that candidates are passionate about working in an environment where our young people are at the heart of everything that we do.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from Criminal Records Bureau.

Mill Hill Primary School safeguards and protects its pupils and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Closing Date: Monday 19th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: Monday 19th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC