School Cook Supervisor

St Theresa's RC Primary, Oldham; Luzley Brook; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Theresa’s RC Primary School in Oldham is seeking an enthusiastic and committed School Cook Supervisor to join our friendly team. You will be responsible for preparing healthy, nutritious meals for children and staff, and maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.

We value inclusion and the ability to accommodate allergies and special dietary requirements. You will work closely with colleagues, families and pupils to support a positive lunchtime experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for providing healthy, nutritious meals for children and staff.
• High standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health & safety.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage a busy school kitchen.
• Commitment to inclusion and meeting dietary needs (allergies & special diets).
• Approachable, friendly and professional with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals for children and staff.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety in the kitchen.
• Be organised, reliable and manage the demands of a busy school kitchen.
• Accommodate allergies and other dietary requirements.
• Engage positively with children, staff and families during mealtimes.

Skills

Food hygiene

Meal preparation

Communication

Dietary needs knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

The Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and local governing body of St Theresa’s RC Primary School are dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic education to our children and pupils. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed School Cook Supervisor to join our friendly team.

Could this be you?

If it is, you would:

• Have a passion for providing healthy, nutritious and appealing meals for our children and staff.
• Have high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety, with excellent attention to detail.
• Be organised, reliable and hardworking, able to manage the demands of a busy school kitchen.
• Be committed to inclusion and meeting the individual dietary needs of our children, including allergies and special dietary requirements.
• Be approachable, friendly and professional, building positive relationships with children, staff and families.

If so, we can offer you:

• A welcoming school community with a dedicated, supportive staff and leadership team who value the vital role healthy meals play in a child's day.
• Friendly, well-behaved children who look forward to lunchtimes and appreciate nutritious, freshly prepared food.
• A positive environment where healthy eating is celebrated and supported by both the school and parents alike.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 12:00pm

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 2nd November 2026