School Cook (3990 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a School Cook to prepare and cook high-quality meals for pupils during term-time. The role is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am–1.30pm, with pay of £13.48 per hour (£26,016 per year full-time equivalent, pro rata £14,693).

You should have Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergens qualifications or be willing to train, and enjoy working independently as part of a busy school kitchen. A DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Desirable Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergens qualifications or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for students.
• Work efficiently to minimise waste in a busy school kitchen.
• Work term-time only, 25 hours per week, within school hours.
• Operate as part of a team with school staff and pupils aged up to 11.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen experience

Waste minimisation

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergens (or willingness to train)

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Friday 20 November 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

School Cook
OP3 £26,016 (Pro Rata £14,693) £13.48 per hour
Required as soon as possible.
Term Time only, 25 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8.30am -1.30pm.

We wish to appoint a cook to prepare and cook high-quality meals for our students in an efficient and effective manner, minimising waste.
It is desirable for the applicant to hold Level 2 Food Hygiene and Allergens qualifications or the willingness to undertake training to achieve the necessary qualifications and has experience in a busy kitchen.

You must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy school catering for staff and students between the age of 9 months and 11 years.
The position is subject to a DBS check.

Closing date for application is Friday 20th November 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 23rd November 2026
With a view for employment to commence 4th January 2027

Dane Ghyll Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance is necessary before any candidate may take up a post.

Contact Dane Ghyll Community Primary School

Dane Ghyll Community Primary School
Skelwith Drive
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 4PG