Air Balloon Hill Primary School has an in-house catering service providing nutritious, high quality mid-day meals for children and staff compliant with the School Food Standards.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and well-qualified cook (ideally NVQ level 3 in catering) to assist the Kitchen Manager in preparing and producing nutritious meals using high quality and fresh produce, locally sourced wherever possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about serving quality food to children and who can bring their own brand of enthusiasm and creativity to our school kitchen.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working within the education catering sector, but above all, hold a passion for preparing food of the highest quality, with customer satisfaction at the forefront.

A strong team player, you will be able to work with and without direct supervision, possess effective communication skills, be flexible and adaptable and keen to develop further.

We can offer:

•  A welcoming and forward thinking school and supportive staff team
•  The opportunity to instil a passion for Healthy Eating in our children
•  The chance to make a difference
•   Kitchen workwear and safety shoes (to be worn at all times)

We are looking to appoint a cook to start as soon as possible in September 2025

The hours of work are term time only, 35 hours per week, 7am - 2pm, Monday to Friday including staff training days. The post holder may occasionally be required to work additional hours to accommodate special functions for which overtime will be pai

Closing date:  Friday 18th July 2025 at 12pm

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please note:  CVs are not accepted.

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