School Kitchen Assistant Cook – Part-Time

Cumbria Education Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Queen Katherine School in Kendal seeks a reliable Assistant Cook to join our catering team. This part-time role covers 20 hours per week during term time (38 weeks plus inset) with a fixed-term contract. You will help prepare, cook, and serve meals for students and staff in a safe, welcoming kitchen environment.

Experience in catering or food preparation and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are preferred. You will work with a busy team, maintain high cleanliness standards, assist with stock, and

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food preparation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
• Assist in delivering a high-quality catering service for students and staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen.
• Help with stock control and organisation of supplies.
• Work collaboratively as part of a busy catering team.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and effectively.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Team player

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Queen Katherine School in Kendal seeks a reliable Assistant Cook to join our catering team. This part-time role covers 20 hours per week during term time (38 weeks plus inset) with a fixed-term contract. You will help prepare, cook, and serve meals for students and staff in a safe, welcoming kitchen environment.

Experience in catering or food preparation and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate are preferred. You will work with a busy team, maintain high cleanliness standards, assist with stock, and