School Cook
Hanham Abbots Junior School, Bristol, BS15 3PN9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week (8.00am – 2.15pm, Monday to Friday) with a 15- minute unpaid break, term time only to include INSET days (39 weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790-£25,183
Actual salary
- £17,288.70-£17,562.78
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed School Cook who is enthusiastic, flexible andresourceful.
We are looking for an individual who:
• has experience of working in a school kitchen environment
• can run an effective lunch service.
• can assist in the promotion of a healthy eating
• Is flexible and able to adapt to ensure a smooth running of our lunch service
• maintains a calm and consistent approach to working with the children
• somebody who is able to communicate well with children, other staff and lead professionals
• shares the school’s caring ethos and vision
• has a patient, empathetic and conscientious nature and who is committed to providing the bestcare and service for our children
• possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Ability to be proactive
The post will involve:
Managing the day to day running of the school kitchen, liaising and working with our catering supplierand school staff. Overseeing and managing the Catering Team who you will work closely with. To beengaged and motivated to raise our daily numbers of meal uptakes in conjunction with the cateringsupplier and School Business Manager.
You will be responsible for managing the health and safety of kitchen and ensuring it meets the hygieneand cleanliness standards. You will assist the catering supplier in regular audits and ensure any issuesare reported to the School Business Manager or Headteacher to action as necessary.
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust:
• Professional Growth: Access tailored CPD opportunities, apprenticeship programmes, andsupport for personal and professional development.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll have opportunities for careergrowth and exciting challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise staff wellbeing with annual surveys, Wellbeing Committees, anannual wellbeing day and a strong focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension packages, a Cycle to Work Scheme, and a retaildiscount platform to help you make savings.
As a School:
• A Great Working Environment: Join a supportive, skilled, and hard-working team with a positiveand good-humoured ethos.
• A Warm, Supportive Community: Be part of a friendly school with strong links to the widercommunity
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hanham Abbots Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hanham Abbots Junior School website
- Email address
- marian.duller@hanhamprimaryfederation.org
Hanham Primary Federation is part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school) committed to creating exceptional learning environments within our local communities. The Trust are proud to be a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South-West and a leading voice in Primary and Early Years education.
Hanham Primary Federation brings together two schools under a shared vision of nurturing happy, confident, and successful learners. While each school has its unique identity, both are united by strong values, committed leadership, and a dedication to the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Hanham Abbots is a welcoming and nurturing junior school focused on developing independence, curiosity, and ambition in children aged 7–11.
• Samuel White’s Infant School provides a safe, inspiring start for children aged 4–7, where children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically in a creative and stimulating environment.
Together, we:
• Value each child as an individual
• Prioritise wellbeing and happiness
• Encourage a love for learning that lasts a lifetime
• Work in partnership with families and our local community
We are proud of our federated model which allows staff to collaborate across both schools, share best practice, and ensure a smooth and successful educational journey from Reception through to Year 6.
Arranging a visit to Hanham Abbots Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email marian.duller@hanhamprimaryfederation.org.
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