School Cook

Berry Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Berry Recruitment is seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook for a temporary cover role in Basingstoke. Shifts run 8:00am to 2:00pm on 27th August 2026 and from 1st September to 11th September 2026.

The pay rate is £20.00 per hour, with requirements including enhanced DBS, Level 2 Food Safety, and Food Allergen Awareness certificates. Applicants should have prior school catering experience, be reliable, and able to work in a busy kitchen while complying with food safety and allergen

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a School Cook or in a similar catering environment
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Food Allergen Awareness Certificate
• Reliable and able to work well in a busy kitchen environment
• Able to prepare and serve meals in line with food safety and allergen regulations

Job description

Berry Recruitment is currently seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook for one of our clients in Basingstoke.

Dates: 27th August 2026 and 1st September to 11th September 2026
Time: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Basingstoke
Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Cook or in a similar catering environment
• Valid Enhanced DBS certificate
• Valid Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• Valid Food Allergen Awareness Certificate
• Reliable and able to work well in a busy kitchen environment
• Able to prepare and serve meals in line with food safety and allergen regulations

This is a temporary cover role, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a school setting and support the catering team during a period of absence.

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.