School Cook

Keys; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – £500 referral

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales based on exp

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education invites applications for a School Cook at Sunny Hill School, Dudley. The role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals that meet dietary needs, while upholding EPIC values and a safe, respectful school environment.

The successful candidate will join a small, SEND-focused school opened in 2026, with responsibilities including kitchen hygiene, menu management, stock control, and adherence to allergy requirements.

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate about supporting students with SEND.
• Experience in a school environment preferred but not required.
• This vacancy is open to someone with Food Hygiene Qualifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and other designated areas throughout the house.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene by adhering to HACCP and COSHH policies.
• Food preparation and related duties including menu sheet updates, stock control, and appliance upkeep.

Job description

School Cook - Sunny Hill School - 20 Parkes Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 3DY Salary: £18,883.80 - £19,866.60 | Part-Time (27 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

To prepare and serve nutritious, balanced meals that meet the dietary needs of pupils and staff, supporting their health and wellbeing. The Cook will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct, contributing to a safe, respectful, and nurturing school environment.

At Sunny Hill School

We are delighted to welcome you to Sunny Hill School, we have recently opened in September 2026 as a PMLD School. We are a small school which effectively supports children through their educational journey. We are seeking staff members that are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking team where we can shape the next phase of our journey and bring strategic clarity, energy and vision to our school.

We support a vast array of students who have learning difficulties which affect their learning, communication and daily life. We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen and other designated areas throughout the house
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene by adhering to company policies and procedures including HACCP and COSHH
• Other duties involved will be food preparation (well-balanced dinners adhering to dietary and allergy requirements), completing and updating menu sheets, stock control, regular checks and monitoring or upkeep of appliances

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• Have experience of working in a school environment, preferred but not necessary
• This vacancy is open to a specialist with Food Hygiene Qualifications or Equivalent

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

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• Salary £18,883.80 - £19,866.60 * Per Year (27 hours per week)