Assistant Cook

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8PT

8 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 22 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 2 scp 3 – 4 Actual Salary £12,465 - £12,661 (£24,796 - £25,185 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Bernadette’s RC Primary school are currently seeking an Assistant 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 Assistant 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:

To assist in basic food and beverage preparation and assembling meals in accordance with menus.
Serve meals ensuring appropriate portion sizes and a positive dining experience
Set up serveries, counters, and dining areas
General kitchen and dining room duties (i.e. washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables.
Assist with receiving and storing deliveries

We are seeking an individual who:

Is a team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Has experience in catering or kitchen environments
A commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace.

What the school offers its staff

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 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.