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Primary School cook

Job in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, CA13, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive Limited.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Elementary School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 15.5 GBP Hourly GBP 15.00 15.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

North East/ temporary / £15.00 - 15.50 per hour

Job Title:

Primary School Cook

Location:

Sunderland

Start Date:

After October Half Term Salary: £15.00 - £15.50 per hour

Are you an experienced Primary School Cook looking for a rewarding opportunity in a friendly primary school?

Do you have experience preparing nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety?

Are you organised, reliable and passionate about providing healthy meals for young children?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a mainstream primary school based in Sunderland, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Primary School Cook. The school is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual who can contribute to a positive lunchtime environment and ensure pupils receive nutritious, well-prepared meals each day.

The school is looking to take on an experienced Primary School Cook on a long-term basis, starting after October half term. The successful Primary School Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving school meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, managing daily kitchen duties and ensuring all food is prepared safely and efficiently.

The successful Primary School Cook will have:

A relevant Food Hygiene and Safety qualification

Previous experience working in a catering or kitchen environment

Experience preparing and serving meals in a busy setting

Good knowledge of food hygiene regulations, allergen awareness and health and safety procedures

Excellent organisational and time management skills

A positive, hardworking attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

Teacher Active Referral Scheme:
Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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