Assistant Cook

Wyvern Academy, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AL

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours per week 9am-2pm, Monday to Friday (a small window of flexibility on the start and finish time could be discussed for the right person)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: 14,170

What skills and experience we're looking for

• You’ll hold a Level 1 catering qualification and/or equivalent experience working in a kitchen/catering environment preparing, cooking and serving meals
• You enjoy working with food and take pride in what you do
• You’re used to working to strict deadlines to plan day-to-day activities, but within established routines, within the budget available and guidelines on nutritional content
• You’re a team player who’s happy to lend a hand wherever needed
• You’re happy to use a range of kitchen and food preparation equipment
• You understand the importance of hygiene and safety in the kitchen
• Most of all—you care. You want to work somewhere that makes a real difference, every single day

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, values-driven workplace where you’re truly appreciated
• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people
• A chance to help create mealtimes that our pupils look forward to
• It’s a job with heart – We’re not just about education, we’re about building confidence, spreading joy, and creating meaningful connections that will stay with you for life.
• We’re an amazing team who are all in it together and we’ve got your back during the good, the bad, and the “Did that really just happen?” moments.
• Comprehensive support, induction and training package; as well as professional development opportunities because we’re all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once!

Join us in making mealtimes one of the best parts of the day at Wyvern.

Further details about the role

Assistant Cook – Wyvern Academy

A Recipe for Making a Difference

£24,507 per annum pro rata for term time, part time hours – actual salary £14,170 per annum. Plus generous pension and sick pay scheme.

25 hours per week 9am-2pm, Monday to Friday (a small window of flexibility on the start and finish time could be discussed for the right person)

Help us serve up more than meals—serve comfort, care, and community.

AtWyvern Academy, we believe food is more than just nourishment—it’s part of how we care for and connect with our incredible children and young people, aged 2 to 19, who have a range of learning difficulties, autism, physical and sensory disabilities, and healthcare needs.

We’re looking for a kind, capable, and enthusiasticAssistant Cookto join our warm and welcoming team. This is a truly special place to work—where every role, and every meal, matters.

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HR@Deltaeducationtrust.com

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About Wyvern Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 90 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wyvern Academy website
• Email address: HR@Deltaeducationtrust.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wyvern-academy-weymouth

Arranging a visit to Wyvern Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@Deltaeducationtrust.com.

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