School Cook - Cook in Charge at St George's CofE School

Cook in Charge

St George's CofE Primary School is seeking a dedicated, organised and enthusiastic Cook in Charge to lead our school kitchen and play a key role in ensuring our pupils enjoy high-quality, nutritious meals in a welcoming environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working with children and has the confidence to lead a small catering team while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.

Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Support Scale 2 (SCP 3-4)
Location: St George's CofE Primary School, Kidderminster

About the Role

As our Cook in Charge, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, including menu preparation, food production, stock management, compliance and team supervision.

You will:

• Plan, prepare and cook healthy, nutritious meals for pupils.
• Ensure all food hygiene, allergen and health and safety requirements are met.
• Order, receive and manage stock efficiently, minimising waste and controlling costs.
• Maintain accurate HACCP and compliance records.
• Lead and support the catering team, setting high standards of professionalism and customer care.
• Organise catering for school trips, events and special occasions.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and visitors.
• Create a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience for all children.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a sound understanding of food preparation and kitchen management.
• Has excellent knowledge of food allergens and food safety requirements.
• Can remain calm and organised in a busy environment.
• Has experience supervising staff and managing workloads.
• Has strong organisational, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Is confident using IT systems and online ordering platforms.
• Enjoys working in a school environment and engaging positively with children.
• Is reliable, professional, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification.
• First Aid training.
• Experience working within a school or educational setting.
• Experience of menu planning, food cost control and food hygiene inspections.

Why Join St George's CofE Primary School?

At St George's, our vision is rooted in providing a caring, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish. Our catering team plays an important role in supporting pupil wellbeing, helping children develop healthy eating habits and ensuring lunchtime is a positive part of the school day.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Join us and help make every school meal a positive experience for our pupils.