Head Cook

Chellaston Junior School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6PZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Full-Time (37hrs Per Week), Term-Time Only (39 Weeks) Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 4, Point 9 - 12, £27,254 - £28,598 (Actual Salary: £23,704.81 - £24,873.79)

What skills and experience we're looking for

You'll be someone who:

• Loves creating healthy, tasty and attractive meals for children.
• Enjoys leading a small kitchen team and bringing out the best in others.
• Can plan menus, manage stock and work creatively within a budget.
• Understands the importance of nutrition and special dietary requirements.
• Thrives in a busy environment with plenty of variety.
• Is a genuine team player who enjoys working alongside school staff to make every lunchtime a success.

What the school offers its staff

In return you'll enjoy:

• School-friendly working hours.
• A supportive and welcoming team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's health and wellbeing every single day.
• A role where your creativity is encouraged and your contribution is genuinely valued.

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

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CJS Head Cook JD July 2026.pdf - 50.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chellaston Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chellaston Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@emet.uk.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chellaston-junior-school-derby

Arranging a visit to Chellaston Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@emet.uk.com.

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