School Cook Supervisor

London South East Academies Trust; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 11,687 - 25,172; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for training and development

Job summary

A UK educational trust is looking for a School Cook Supervisor to lead a kitchen team at East Sussex Academy. The role includes preparing and serving delicious meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 2 (working towards Level 3), strong leadership, and communication skills, along with an enhanced DBS clearance. Join us to make a real difference every day in a supportive environment that values quality and care.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards NVQ Level 3.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Must have enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals to Trust standards.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff.
• Manage stock, budgets, and menus.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Flexible hands-on approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 (working towards Level 3)

Job description

School Cook Supervisor

Join to apply for the School Cook Supervisor role at London South East Academies Trust.

Are you passionate about great food and leading a team? Join us as Cook Supervisor at East Sussex Academy and make a real difference every day!

About the role

Cook Supervisor – Newhaven

Hours: 20 per week (Term Time Only)

Salary: £11,687 actual (£25,172 FTE)

Contract: 39 weeks

What you’ll do

• Prepare, cook, and serve delicious meals to Trust standards
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff
• Keep everything spotless and safe
• Manage stock, budgets, and menus

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 2 (working towards Level 3)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A flexible, hands‑on approach
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Why join us?

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Be part of a Trust that values quality and care

Apply today and bring your skills to a role where every meal matters!

Visit www.lseat.org.uk for details.

About The Company

London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises sixteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, East Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey. Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs. As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high‑quality, cost‑effective central services to ensure success for all.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully‑committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know. If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date. If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at [e-mail]. As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust.