Mobile Cook in Bury

Post Title: Mobile School Cook

Location: Trust schools across Bury and Rochdale

Salary: Grade 3 scp 5 6 Actual Salary £17,538 - £17,816 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only

Hours per week: 30 hours per week

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: 24h July 2026

St Teresa's Catholic Academy Trust are currently seeking a Mobile Cook. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cook to join our catering team, helping to deliver high‑quality meals in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with menus.
• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Assisting in organising on‑site or transported meal service.
• General kitchen and dining room duties (i.e. washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables).
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and house‑keeping.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is a team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Can travel to different trust schools each day.
• Has experience in catering or kitchen environments.
• Has a commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status, or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self‑disclosure of cautions and convictions.