Job description
Inspiring meals. Supporting learning. Leading with heart.
Are you passionate about great food and creating a positive, welcoming dining experience for children?
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School, Crook is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Cook in Charge to lead our school kitchen and make a real difference every day.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring school community where your skills will directly support the wellbeing, health and happiness of our pupils.
🌟 What You’ll Do
As our Cook in Charge, you will:
- Lead the daily running of a busy, friendly school kitchen
- Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals that children genuinely enjoy
- Supervise and inspire kitchen staff
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices
- Manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively
🌟 What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has a passion for food and takes pride in delivering great service
- Is a confident leader who can motivate and support a small team
- Is organised, proactive and able to manage a fast-paced kitchen
- Brings experience from a similar catering or supervisory role
- Wants to contribute to a positive dining experience that helps children flourish
🌟 Why Join Us?
- A warm, supportive school environment
- The chance to shape a catering service you can be proud of
- A role where your work makes a meaningful impact every single day
If you’re excited to take the lead and help create a happy, healthy dining experience for our school community, we’d love to hear from you. If you require anymore information please contact Angela Herron on 07300 810325
Please note - this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
About this school
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 134
- Avg teacher salary
- £55,394
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
- Academy trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Crook, County Durham, DL15 9DN