Assistant Cook - Part-time

We are seeking to appoint a Part Time, 31.25 hours per week (7.30am – 2.15pm), 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 5 days), Assistant Cook at Rainham Mark Grammar School. This is a permanent position and the successful applicant will be assisting and supporting the catering manager in the provision of an efficient and effective catering service, in accordance to healthy eating and DfE guidance.

The role involves assisting in the preparation, cooking, presentation and serving of meals and snacks whilst ensuring that food hygiene and health and safety regulations are in place and adhered to, including the completion and recording of necessary checks.

We are looking for someone who is able to maintain good relationships with all staff, students, visitors, suppliers and contractors, has experience of working within a catering environment and is able to work as part of a team.

Rainham Mark Grammar School provides an enriching co‑educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity. We are a school for every academically able young person regardless of social‑economic background, ethnicity, or gender, with additional support and bursaries where they are needed. Our success is based on our high expectations. Our students and staff are motivated; they inspire and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves.

We believe our students are simply the best of their generation, it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and to grow, we encourage you to visit and experience our community.

Our school was judged “Good” by Ofsted in 2022 but we are firmly of the belief that we have the potential to be exceptional. There is much to achieve in an ever-changing education landscape.

• Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare (on contracts over 15 hours per week)
• Free Health Checks
• Free Flu Jabs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Onsite free parking
• A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance

This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short listed on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.