- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 253 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mark's CofE School website
Lead Cook
More than one location, Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm, term time plus 5 inset inset days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £13.69 - £14.35
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: Lead Cook
Location: St Marks, Bath
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm, term time plus 5 inset inset days.
Salary: Grade 4 and scale point 7 - 10, full time equivalent £26,403 - £27,694 (actual salary £15,327- £16,077) Hourly rate £13.69 - £14.35, pay award pending
About St Mark's School:
Nestled within the historic city of Bath, St Mark's School is a thriving and inclusive community where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring the wellbeing of our students. We pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive team and we are looking for a talented individual to join us in creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere.
The Role:
As our Lead Cook, you will play a pivotal role in managing the daily catering operations, ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen and delivering high-quality, healthy meals that meet the diverse needs of our school community. You will lead a small team of catering staff, overseeing all aspects of food preparation, service and hygiene. Your expertise will contribute to the development of menus that are not only delicious but also nutritionally balanced, adhering to the Food for Life Partnership Scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management: Take charge of the daily catering service, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Team Leadership: Supervise and motivate catering staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, adhering to HACCP and COSHH regulations.
Health & Safety: Manage health and safety on a daily basis.
Who We Are Looking For:
A skilled and experienced cook with a passion for creating healthy and delicious meals.
A strong leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A meticulous individual with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to food safety.
A team player who is adaptable, reliable and able to work independently.
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic cook looking for a fulfilling role in a welcoming school environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us at St Mark's School and become part of our dedicated team!
What the school offers its staff
There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining and entertainment.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Safeguarding Statement:
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- vicky.andrews@trust.mnsp.org.uk
Mixed Multi Academy Trust
School Details
St Mark's CofE School
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