Primary School Cook at Siddal Primary School

Primary School Cook at Siddal Primary School Organisation

Primary School Cook At Siddal Primary School

Job title and organisation: Primary School Cook at Siddal Primary School
Salary: NJC Scale 4, Scale Points 7-8, £26,403 - £26,824 Annually (FTE), The actual salary is £18,361 to £18,654
Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only (incl training days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Siddal Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 5 January 2025

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Primary School Cook to work as part of our Trust Catering Team providing a high standard of catering across our Primary schools. The role will be based at the central service kitchen, located on site at Siddal Primary School but there may be a requirement for multi-school site working based on the needs of the Trust and requirements of the role.

We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 5 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Trust, at an exciting time in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career in a business that is growing rapidly.

• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first-class service for the academy.
• An environment that supports professional development.
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
• Onsite car park.
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery).
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.

• The ability to prepare, cook and present food to a high standard.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role.
• Relevant qualification/s within catering (which should be cooking related, rather than in management and/or hospitality).
• BTEC or HNC, relevant NVQ (
  * Minimum Level
  3), access course or equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications.
• A minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to read, understand and comply with written instruction, record keeping and information returns:
  Procedures, COSHH information, Health & Safety information, Fire Safety information and Food Safety information, Stock Taking, Trading Information. (Must demonstrate the numeracy and literacy required to fulfil the role).
• Being a team player is essential.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

To apply please follow their application instructions.