School Cook (Cooking Instructor)

Olive Academies; Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Olive Academies in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a School Cook (Catering Lead) for our alternative provision academy. The role covers Breakfast Club, breaks, and lunch catering, and you will lead classes in the kitchen while supporting learning under teacher direction to maximise impact.

The successful candidate will deliver a BTEC Catering Qualification and intervention lessons, ensuring safe, nutritious meals for students throughout term-time terms and 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per annum.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering for Breakfast Club, breaks and lunch arrangements.
• Lead kitchen classes/groups and support learning, including BTEC Catering qualifications.

Job description

Employment type: Term time only - 39 weeks per annum and 37 hours a week
Salary: £31,022 - £33,143 (FTE)
Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026
Interview date: Friday 16 October 2026
Start date: Monday 2 November 2026

We are are seeking to appoint a School Cook (Catering Lead) at our alternative provision academy in Tunbridge Wells . The successful candidate will be responsible for the catering of students at the academy, including Breakfast Club, break and lunch arrangements, lead classes/groups in the kitchen and work under direction from other staff in the classroom to maximise impact on learning, including the delivering of a BTEC Catering Qualification and intervention lessons.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 12 October

Olive Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.