Primary School Cook
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9JU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fdf03a25-e71e-411d-911e-6eaac987a34f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an experienced cook ready for your next challenge? We are looking for a Cook at one of our primary schools due to an internal promotion.
The Package
• Cook (School Based): 20 hours per week (10.00am - 2.00pm). Permanent. Term Time.
Your Responsibilities
You will be the heart of one of our school kitchens, responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals from a preset menu, and managing the daily service for pupils and staff. You will oversee ordering and stock rotation for your school, and ensure the standards of cleanliness are high.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for:
• Kitchen Expertise: You are a confident cook who understands children's eating habits.
• Problem Solvers: You are the person who stays calm when a child decides they don't like their chosen meal option and can adapt quickly.
• Warm & friendly personality: You create a warm environment at lunch that makes children want to come to you and try new foods.
Interviews will be held on 27th February 26 at All Saints Ranton.
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.
Are you an experienced cook ready for your next challenge? We are looking for a Cook at one of our primary schools due to an internal promotion.
The Package
• Cook (School Based): 20 hours per week (10.00am - 2.00pm). Permanent. Term Time.
Your Responsibilities
You will be the heart of one of our school kitchens, responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals from a preset menu, and managing the daily service for pupils and staff. You will oversee ordering and stock rotation for your school, and ensure the standards of cleanliness are high.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for:
• Kitchen Expertise: You are a confident cook who understands children's eating habits.
• Problem Solvers: You are the person who stays calm when a child decides they don't like their chosen meal option and can adapt quickly.
• Warm & friendly personality: You create a warm environment at lunch that makes children want to come to you and try new foods.
Interviews will be held on 27th February 26 at All Saints Ranton.
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.