Peripatetic Assistant Cook

Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Nest childcare

CPD opportunities

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Duke's Secondary School in Ashington invites applications for a Peripatetic Assistant Cook. This part-time, term-time role covers 20 hours per week plus five additional days, supporting busy kitchens and the catering service.

You will assist with preparation, cooking and serving high quality meals, handle general kitchen duties, and travel to other sites to support absence coverage or events as needed. The job offers a pension scheme, employee assistance, and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages accommodating dietary requirements.
• General kitchen duties including washing up and cleaning equipment.
• Support for special events and during absences.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and service of meals for students, staff and guests.
• General kitchen duties including washing up and cleaning equipment.
• Assisting with special events and covering absences of the Catering Manager.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites to support with absences/events.

Job description

# Peripatetic Assistant CookEmployer: Duke's Secondary SchoolLocation: Ashington, NorthumberlandContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Band 2 Pro RataPosted: 14th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573270* Share :* Print**Hours:** 20 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days **Salary:** Band 2 £26,016 pro rata (actual £12,134 per annum) **Contract:** PermanentThe Trust has a unique opportunity for a Peripatetic Assistant Cook to support our busy kitchens and ensure the smooth running of the catering service. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation, cooking, and serving of high quality meals to students, staff and guests.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, willing to help others, and able to provide an excellent service with a flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing situations.Main roles and responsibilities include -* Preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages accommodating any special dietary requirements and following agreed menus.* General kitchen duties including washing up and cleaning equipment, cupboards, surfaces etc.* Assisting with special events and and when required.* Covering any absence of the Catering Manager.* Flexibility to travel to other sites to support with absences/events where appropriate.**Why join us?**As well as a rewarding career within an established Multi Academy Trust, we offer the following employee benefits -* An excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution from the Trust.* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.* Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.* Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.* CPD opportunities with support from across the Trust.* Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.* Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.If you feel as though you could contribute to the success of our catering team, we look forward to receiving your application!### AttachmentsPeri Assistant Cook JD PS### Safeguarding Statement:Duke's Secndary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.