School Cook

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: School Cook Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery, PL30 5BT Hours: 35 per week | Monday–Friday | 7am - 2:20pm Salary: £22,166.20 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role As our School Cook, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring pupils receive healthy, balanced meals that cater to a wide range of dietary needs. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation while creating meals that pupils genuinely enjoy. You'll oversee stock management, maintain accurate food safety records, minimise waste, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and in line with all statutory regulations. What You’ll Be Doing Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious meals each day. Catering for allergies, special dietary requirements and individual needs. Maintaining exceptional food hygiene and health & safety standards. Managing stock levels, deliveries and food rotation to minimise waste. Completing food safety documentation and maintaining accurate records. Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and fully compliant. Working collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and school leaders. Playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every pupil. About You NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery, Catering, or equivalent. Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate. Food Allergen Awareness training. Qualification or training in nutrition and healthy eating. First Aid qualification. Experience working within a catering or kitchen environment. Excellent food preparation and presentation skills. About Us Red Moor is a nurturing, specialist school for pupils aged 5–18 with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. Many of our young