Cook
Beechwood Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RDThis job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,671.00 - £17,950.00 Annually (Actual)
Cook job summary
Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Luton which is a welcoming community with pupils who have positive attitudes towards their learning and staff who are part of a well-trained and motivated team.
We require an experienced Cook to prepare and cook food across two kitchens in our large busy school.
You will be responsible for ensuring children receive their school meals, therefore it is essential that you have a strong understanding of the importance of Health and Safety as well as high standards of hygiene and a neat and tidy appearance.
A minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a commercial / school kitchen is required
Your role will involve:
- A key aspect of this role will be providing nutritious meals for our students and staff
- Prepare and cook meals including any special dietary requirements
- Cleaning duties within the kitchen/dining area
- Stocktaking/ordering
- Manage the Food Safety Management System
- Health & Safety compliance and food hygiene standards
- Food service to students & staff
- IT literate
- Maintain and promote relationships within the school
- Excellent communication skills
- Working as part of a team
- You will need to be well presented
- Basic numeracy skills are essential
- A uniform will be provided and we offer full training
Applicants will need to be resourceful, adaptable, physically fit and able to show initiative
This is a challenging but rewarding role which requires excellent interpersonal skills, versatility and flexibility, where you can make a difference to young children and the school community.
Details on how to apply can be found on MyNewTerm.com or on the school website www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk
Closing date is Midday Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 22nd June 2026
Beechwood Primary School
Linden Road
Luton, LU4 9RD
Tel No. 01582 518400 Fax No. 01582 565010
Email: c.finneran@beechwoodprimary.org.uk
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Beechwood Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 871 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beechwood Primary School website
Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Leagrave, Luton with “a calm, open and respectful atmosphere” where “the behaviour of pupils is good” (Ofsted 2017).
We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.
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