School Cook/Caterer Based at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School

Teaching Vacancies; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Horncastle is seeking a dedicated School Cook/Caterer to lead the kitchen and implement meal services. This part-time role of 32.5 hours per week offers competitive pay, starting at approximately £19,548, and opportunities for career progression. Responsibilities include meal preparation, team supervision, and menu planning. Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills and a commitment to food hygiene standards. Enjoy additional benefits such as wellness support and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Training opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare, cook, bake and serve meals to deadlines.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements and food hygiene standards.
• Experience with menu planning and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner.
• Assist with menu planning and ordering ingredients.
• Supervise team under the direction of the Catering Manager.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Team supervision

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

School Cook/Caterer – Based at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School

Are you looking to be a school cook? Why not consider our Caterer position? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can take the lead in the kitchen and implement our primary meal service. If you have high standards and enjoy a challenge, this could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare, cook, bake and serve meals to deadlines.
• Assisting with ordering and menu planning.
• Team supervision, under the direction of the Catering Manager and in their absence.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements and experience of completing routine checks to ensure a high standard of food hygiene.
• Contributing to menu development and knowledge of school food standards.
• Excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

• A temporary part‑time role of 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year.
• Salary upon appointment Grade 4 Scale Point 9 £25,989 (actual £19,548, with potential to rise to Point 12 £27,254 (actual £20,500)).
• Access to wellbeing support, physio, counselling and GP services.
• Discounted gym membership. Excellent training opportunities to support career progression.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work.
• Employment within a strong and progressive educational trust with firm family values.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre‑employment checks are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.