Cook
Easington Academy, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 3AY2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711 - £30,060
What skills and experience we're looking for
Easington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and are seeking to appoint a Cook who will be responsible for the delivery of healthy, high quality, nutritional meals in line with food standards, whilst providing excellent customer service.
At Easington Academy, students consistently achieve good GCSE results year-on-year and we are on a steady path of positive progress. In 2019 we were rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are now on a journey of excellence.
Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence, an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
- A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
- A positive and caring ethos
- An excellent learning environment and resources
- A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
We can offer you:
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
- Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
- Discounted gym membership
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
The successful candidate will:
- Exceptional standards in all aspects of food service and attention to detail is vital
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
- The ability to work independently, without close supervision and as part of a team.
- Flexible in working approach and daily requirement
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
- Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
- Discounted gym membership
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
Further information about the job
Job Purpose:
To be responsible for the delivery of healthy, high quality, nutritional meals in line with food standards, whilst providing excellent customer service.
Duties and responsibilities:
Carried out in accordance with the national and local standards for school meals/food, school policies/procedures and normally under the general direction of the NELT Catering Manager, these include, but are not restricted to:
- Managing and contributing to the preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages accommodating any special dietary requirements and following agreed menus.
- Managing and contributing to the packing of meals for transport to other locations where appropriate.
- Managing and contributing to the transportation of meals and goods between kitchen and service points throughout the site as necessary.
- Managing and contributing to the washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables
- Managing and contributing to the cleaning of the kitchen, surrounding area and equipment.
- Managing and contributing to the receipt and safe storage of goods, stock control, stocktaking and completion of monitoring sheets.
- Managing and contributing to the catering provision at special event as required.
- Managing the administration, collection, reconciliation and security of monies relating to the service including till operation and management of cashless systems and appropriate paperwork.
- Ensure equipment is fit for purpose and properly maintained.
- Responsible for the security of the kitchen.
- Responsible for the operation of vending services where necessary.
- Work to achieve set financial and business development targets, ensuring that the kitchen resources are used effectively and efficiently at all times.
- Managing all staff in the kitchen including the recruitment, selection, training, appraisal and other related human resource activities.
- Regular communication with the client and other stakeholders in order to maintain good working relationships.
- Ensure self and catering staff comply with Hygiene, Health and Safety legislation, financial regulations and School policy and procedures at all times
- Attend training as and when required.
- May be required to provide cover at other sites and any other duties appropriate to the nature, level of the post and grade.
General
- You will attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continual personal and professional development.
- You will present yourself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude. You will be expected to maintain complete confidentiality of all information, data and material to which you have access to.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.
Health and Safety:
It is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. This includes co-operating with the Trust and colleagues in complying with health and safety obligations to maintain a safe environment and particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards. Specifically:
- To report any incidents/accidents and near misses to your line manager
- To ensure own safety and safety of all others who may be affected by the Trust’s business
Safeguarding
The Trust has a Child Safeguarding policy and procedure in place and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students, each student’s welfare is of paramount importance to us and you are expected to share this commitment. All staff will fully comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the Designated Person of any concerns and record any potential safeguarding incidents appropriately.
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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Easington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 788 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Easington Academy website
- Email address
- tracey.hann@easingtonacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01915270757
At Easington Academy, students consistently achieve good GCSE results year-on-year and we are on a steady path of positive progress. In 2019 we were rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are now on a journey of excellence.
Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence, an active and well-rounded citizen with deep integrity and one who respects others and contributes positively to society.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
Arranging a visit to Easington Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracey.hann@easingtonacademy.co.uk.
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