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Assistant Cook
Gainsborough Primary School, London, E9 5ND14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday, Term-time only. Vacancy 1: 30 Hours per week (8.30am to 3.00pm) Vacancy 2: 20 Hours per week (to be determined between 10.00am and 3.00pm)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 School Year
Actual salary
- 30 hours per week = £21,859-£22,674 or 20 hours per week = £14,572-£15,116
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
Be highly motivated
have experience of working within a school kitchen setting
establish good relationships and interact positively with children
be responsible for the upkeep of food hygiene and safety measures
follow Health & Safety guidelines at all times
be a good team player and work flexibly in a busy working environment
be able to work on their own initiative and to follow instructions from their line manager
play an active role in all aspects of the role including preparation, delivery, maintenance and cleanliness of the schools kitchen and delivery service areas
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
Wonderful and keen children
access to a highly unique food growing project operating from the school site
a newly refurbished school kitchen and a newly introduced community kitchen
a team of professionals who: value sustainability, are committed to developing a circular food economy and are actively engaged in a school food strategy
an innovative and forward thinking team who are excited for change
a professional and supportive work environment
Further information about the job
Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.
We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and friendly team player who can show us proven ability to work as part of a team to provide a high-quality catering service for our children.
The Assistant Cook, will support the school’s cook supervisor and School Food Educator in the preparation and daily delivery of service within the school kitchen and lunchtime service. You will be expected to work in accordance with the required standards and statutory regulations to ensure the efficient and economic use of all allocated resources. The Assistant Cook may be expected to step up and lead the kitchen team in the absence of the cook supervisor. In addition the successful candidate will support the catering team in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, maintenance of due diligence procedures and any associated bookwork will be an essential part of this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gainsborough Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 0 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 310 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gainsborough Primary School website
- Email address
- finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 985 4622
Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.
Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk.
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