School Kitchen Assistant Cook - Term Time (15h)

Victorious Academies; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Academy, Hyde, part of Victorious Academies Trust, seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join the school kitchen team. The role focuses on assisting with food preparation, cooking and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff, within a term-time schedule.

The post is a permanent contract at 15 hours per week, starting November 2026, with a pro-rata salary of £9,423. The job involves routine cleaning, food service tasks, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and serving in a school or catering setting.
• Commitment to high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support cooking and service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of food preparation, cooking and serving to standard.
• Prepare dining areas and service spaces, ensure supplies during service.
• Maintain cleanliness of catering areas and equipment daily.
• Support at special functions and school events.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Food preparation

Cooking basics

Job description

Discovery Academy, Hyde, part of Victorious Academies Trust, seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join the school kitchen team. The role focuses on assisting with food preparation, cooking and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff, within a term-time schedule.

The post is a permanent contract at 15 hours per week, starting November 2026, with a pro-rata salary of £9,423. The job involves routine cleaning, food service tasks, and adherence to health and safety standards.