School Cook

The Witherslack Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization based in Coventry is seeking a Cook to supervise a skilled team, plan nutritious menus, and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations. The role is set to start in June 2026, offering a competitive salary of £24,796 - £25,583 pro-rata along with excellent benefits such as comprehensive training, flexible benefits, and a supportive work environment. This position is ideal for individuals who are organized, budget-conscious, and passionate about serving diverse young people.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Medical cover for healthcare costs

Wellbeing tools and advice

£1,000 bonus for recommending a friend

Training and induction programs

Qualifications

• Must have experience in budgeting for meals and ordering in bulk.
• Organised with the ability to plan nutritious menus.
• Supervisory experience with a team in a catering or educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a skilled team and plan nutritious menus for students.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.
• Build positive relationships with staff and students.

Skills

Food Safety in Catering

Menu Planning

Budgeting for Meals

Team Supervision

Education

Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering

Job description

Please note: This role is to start in June 2026.

£24,796 - £25,583 + excellent benefits (salary to be pro rata'd)

Huge Small Victories

Being a cook in our school means being part of something big. You'll be working at the heart of the school, preparing and serving tasty, nutritious food to our young people, staff and visitors.

Get out what you put in.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise a skilled team and plan nutritious menus for our young people.
• Ensure the school meets food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards.
• Build fantastic relationships with all of our staff and students by doing what you do best.

One of the best environments in SEND.

Opening in September 2026, Ardenwood School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art Primary school. The school will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

What We Offer

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector.

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician's or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

Ideal Candidate

• Have a Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent)
• Be organised and have the ability to plan menus
• Have experience budgeting for each meal and ordering in bulk

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.