Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 02/11/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: From week commencing 2 November 2026
We are seeking to appoint a Cook on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team, to start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible, and well organised to assist with the production and preparation of food and drinks as well as serve at designated times during the academy day and offers an opportunity to help and support both campuses as directed. Previous catering experience will be desirable; however, full training will be given.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
The main responsibilities are in accordance with the job description for Cook.
Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment, ability to work within a team and manage their own time effectively to ensure that the role is completed in the time frame set.
Remuneration and Working Time
The hours of work required for the role are 25 hours, 5 days per week, 9:00am - 2.30pm (30 minutes unpaid break), term time only. Annual salary for a Cook will be in accordance with the academy support staff pay scale, which for appointment for a full time post currently involves a salary of Band 2 Point 14 in the range of point 14 - 16 with an actual starting salary £13,309 per annum.
Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process.
Closing Date: noon Monday November 2nd 2026.
Interviews are likely to take place during that week or following week.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Information about the School
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
We look forward to hearing from you!
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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