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Cook

Job details
Posting date: 10 January 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 25 January 2026
Location: Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8NJ
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 143df562-9bec-4549-9aaa-7d58ddd3c390

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Michael’s RC Primary school are currently seeking a Cook. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cook to join our catering team, helping to deliver high-quality meals in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with menus.
• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Assisting in organising on-site or transported meal service.
• General kitchen and dining room duties (i.e washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables).
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and house-keeping.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.

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