Cook
| Posting date: | 21 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | 23566.64 - 23566.64 UKP per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, Dorset, EN6 1AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1519163 |
Summary
Job Title: Cook
Location: Cambian Wing College, Bournemouth
Salary: £23,566.64 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks), plus 5.6 weeks paid leave
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to lead the kitchen at Cambian Wing College. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, preparing fresh and nutritious meals for students (some with restrictive diets), staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard
Catering for meetings and school events
Managing a small kitchen team
Budget and stock control
Menu planning with attention to dietary needs
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety
Attending training and supporting compliance
Candidate Profile:
Proven experience managing a kitchen
Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations
Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch
Creative and up-to-date with food trends
Team player with strong organisational skills
NVQ or equivalent in Catering (preferred)
Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Wing College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Location: Cambian Wing College, Bournemouth
Salary: £23,566.64 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks), plus 5.6 weeks paid leave
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to lead the kitchen at Cambian Wing College. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, preparing fresh and nutritious meals for students (some with restrictive diets), staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard
Catering for meetings and school events
Managing a small kitchen team
Budget and stock control
Menu planning with attention to dietary needs
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety
Attending training and supporting compliance
Candidate Profile:
Proven experience managing a kitchen
Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations
Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch
Creative and up-to-date with food trends
Team player with strong organisational skills
NVQ or equivalent in Catering (preferred)
Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Wing College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Cambian will also conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.