School Cook

Better Staff Recruitment; Swanley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational establishment located in Swanley is seeking a Temporary School Cook for a 12-month contract starting January 6, 2026. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for approximately 150 covers, including Burgers, Lasagnas, and Roasts. Candidates must have experience in similar environments, flexibility, and knowledge of allergens. The position requires an Enhanced DBS check. This is a term-time only position with set working hours and the potential for covering special events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is essential.
• Knowledge of allergens, special dietary requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals including Burgers, Lasagnas, and Roasts.
• Cover annual events and ensure high food safety standards.

Skills

Experience in cooking in educational settings

Knowledge of allergens and special dietary requirements

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Our client, an educational establishment servicing children with special needs located in Swanley, are seeking a Temporary School Cook for a 12-month contract starting 6th January 2026.

Previous experience in a similar environment is essential.

Hours: 6.00 am – 2.00 pm or 7.00 am – 3.00 pm Term Time Only

Approximately 150 covers.

Preparing and cooking Burgers, Lasagnas, Roasts etc.

Flexibility to cover annual events such as Barbeques, Christmas Fayre, etc. is also required as is knowledge of allergens, special dietary requirements, temperature checks and date labelling.

An Enhanced DBS for Adults & Children is essential for this role.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of CVs we receive, it is not viable for us to respond to individuals. If you have not received a response within 7 days, please kindly assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.