At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team, prepare delicious meals, and maintain high food standards.
- Company: Join the caring team at East Sussex Academy, part of London South East Academies Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, term-time hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with equal opportunities and tailored workplace adjustments.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on young people's lives through your passion for food.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 1 or 2 in catering and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 11701 - 11701 £ per year.
About the role
We are hiring a Cook Supervisor! Are you passionate about catering and dedicated to making a positive difference for young people? Come join our caring team at East Sussex Academy (part of the London South East Academies Trust). We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized individual to lead our kitchen team, prepare delicious meals, and maintain top‑notch food standards.
Key Details
- Salary: From £11,701 pa actual (LSEAT Harmonised Scale 13 to 15)
- Hours: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)
- Schedule: 39 weeks, Term‑Time Only (Enjoy your school holidays)
- Locations: East Sussex Academy sites (Newhaven, Eastbourne, Hastings)
- Responsible to: Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher
What You’ll Do
- Order, prepare, cook, and serve high‑quality food to Trust standards
- Supervise, guide, and train your kitchen team
- Manage stock control, food rotation, and minimise wastage
- Complete daily temperature records, monitoring, and cleaning schedules
- Act as a positive, welcoming brand ambassador for the school
Who We’re Looking For
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Someone with an NVQ Level 1 or 2 qualification (and working towards Level 3)
- Knowledge of COSHH, PPE, and food handling safety practices
- A patient, resilient, and dedicated professional who enjoys working in a school environment
- A satisfactory Enhanced DBS and Barred List check are essential for this safeguarding‑regulated role
What We Offer
- Comprehensive induction training and ongoing professional development (CPD)
- A supportive, dedicated, and highly collaborative working environment
- Workplace support and adjustments tailored to health and safety needs
Equal Opportunities
London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. If a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.
Background Checks
All appointments are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request. All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Contact Details:
London South East Academies Trust Recruitment Team
