At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook fresh, balanced lunches for approximately 40 children daily.
- Company: All Saints Primary School is a close-knit community with just over 70 pupils.
- Benefits: Enjoy no evenings, no weekends, and term-time only contracts with all school holidays off.
- Other info: The role requires an enhanced DBS background check due to working closely with children.
- Why this job: Become the heartbeat of our school kitchen in a supportive rural community.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in commercial catering or a school environment is highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We are seeking a passionate, reliable, and friendly School Cook to take the reins of our kitchen. This isn't just about mass production; it's about cooking wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meals that fuel our children's days. Because we are a small school, you will truly get to know the children, their preferences, and be a familiar, smiling face they look forward to seeing every lunchtime. We use a 3 week rolling menu, planned by our Catering Supervisor with input from all our school cooks.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook fresh, balanced lunches daily for approximately 40 covers per day.
- Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food hygiene, and safety (HACCP) within the kitchen.
- Manage food allergens and cater to specific dietary requirements with care and accuracy.
- Manage stock levels, order ingredients from suppliers, and keep within the kitchen budget.
- Create a warm, friendly atmosphere at the serving hatch.
Requirements
- Previous experience in commercial catering, batch cooking, or a school environment is highly desirable, but a genuine passion for home-style cooking and feeding people well is essential.
- A current Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above) is preferred (training can be provided for the right candidate).
- Great organizational skills – you will be running the kitchen solo/with minimal supervision and work under a strict lunchtime deadline.
- A warm, patient, and approachable nature; you must enjoy working around children.
- Because this role involves working closely with children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS background check.
Benefits
- No evenings, no weekends, and term-time only contracts mean you get all the school holidays off.
- Value as a central figure in a lovely rural community where your hard work is genuinely appreciated by kids and parents alike.
- Supportive school team that genuinely supports one another and values the vital role you play in our school day.
At All Saints Primary School, we may be small, but we have a massive heart. Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Ranton, our school is a close-knit community of just over 70 wonderful pupils and a dedicated, supportive team of staff. We believe that good learning starts with a good meal, and we are looking for a wonderful cook to become the heartbeat of our school kitchen. The hours for this role are M-F, 10am – 2pm, term-time only.
Catering Supervisor in Stafford employer: All Saints
All Saints Primary School, located in the beautiful countryside of Ranton, values its staff and community. Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere where your contributions are genuinely appreciated by both children and parents. With term-time only hours, you can enjoy all school holidays off while making a difference in students' lives.
