Primary School Cook: Lead Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Team

School Improvement Liverpool Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School in Liverpool is seeking a School Cook to lead the day-to-day provision of school meals and to ensure meals are nutritious, appealing and prepared safely. You will plan menus, place orders, manage stock and budgets, supervise lunchtime assistants, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and allergen management in line with UK food safety requirements.

This permanent, part-time, term-time role offers a rewarding opportunity within a supportive school

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or professional kitchen.
• Recognised Food Hygiene qualification and knowledge of food safety.
• Understanding of UK food standards and allergen awareness.
• Awareness of nutritional needs of primary-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, including menu preparation and service.
• Oversee ordering, stock control and budgets.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety.
• Manage and motivate the catering team and lunchtime assistants.

Skills

Catering experience

Food Hygiene qualification

Menu planning & stock control

Budget management

Team leadership

Safeguarding awareness

Nutrition for children

Communication skills

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School in Liverpool is seeking a School Cook to lead the day-to-day provision of school meals and to ensure meals are nutritious, appealing and prepared safely. You will plan menus, place orders, manage stock and budgets, supervise lunchtime assistants, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and allergen management in line with UK food safety requirements.

This permanent, part-time, term-time role offers a rewarding opportunity within a supportive school