Assistant Cook

Overview

Essa Academy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Cook to support the Chef Manager with the preparation and production of breakfast, break, lunch & hospitality services according to requirements. The successful candidate will be required to support the Chef Manager, be competent and skilled to work in all areas of preparation, cooking and counter service in accordance with the daily menu whilst following the government guidelines.

Maintain high standards of working practices within the trust and assist with maintaining all food stock levels, to include stock taking and stock rotation. Please see job description and person spec for further information.

• Assist the Chef Manager with the preparation and production of breakfast, break, lunch & hospitality services according to requirements.
• Be competent and skilled to work in all areas of preparation, cooking and counter service in accordance with the daily menu whilst following government guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of working practices within the trust and assist with maintaining all food stock levels, to include stock taking and stock rotation.
• Please see job description and person spec for further information.

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.