Cook

• Required as soon as possible
• Permanent, part time, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 5 additional days
• Monday to Friday, 7am - 2pm
• Salary NJC Grade B3, Scale Points 7-11, £27,274 - £29,070 per annum
• Actual Salary £20,559 - £21,913 per annum

Join Our Friendly School Catering Team

Are you passionate about preparing great food and creating a positive dining experience for young people?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Cook to join our dedicated catering team at St John Fisher Catholic Academy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced catering professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality meals that support the wellbeing and success of our students.

As Cook, you will play a key role in the daily operation of our school kitchen, helping to ensure that students and staff have access to nutritious, appealing meals within a welcoming dining environment.

About The Role

Working as part of our wider school team, you will:

• Prepare, cook and serve high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Support the planning and delivery of nutritious and varied menus.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety.
• Assist with stock control and ordering processes.
• Help ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and effectively each day.
• Contribute positively to a team culture built on collaboration, professionalism and excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Cook who can work confidently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, demonstrate strong organisational skills and maintain high standards at all times.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have previous experience of working in a busy catering or kitchen environment.
• Hold relevant catering qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Understand food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Can work effectively under pressure and prioritise competing demands.
• Have a positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and building positive relationships with colleagues.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme through Education Support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee discount platform offering savings across hundreds of retailers.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to on-site catering facilities.
• Commitment to wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to collaborate and develop across our family of schools.

About Us

St John Fisher Catholic Academy is a successful and ambitious secondary school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care. We are proud of our welcoming community, high expectations and commitment to supporting both students and staff to achieve their full potential.

The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools, a family of Catholic schools committed to providing outstanding education and opportunities for children and young people across the region. Working within the Trust provides opportunities for collaboration, professional development and career progression while retaining the close-knit feel of a school community.

Interested?

We would be delighted to speak with prospective applicants and welcome visits to the school.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager, via office@sjfchs.org.uk.

• Closing date: Tuesday 3 November 2026, 9am
• Interview date: Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Important Notice - Trust Name Change

From 1 November 2026, The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust will change its name to St Carlo Acutis Catholic Education Trust (SCACET).

Our legal entity and Company Registration Number, 8399801, will remain unchanged, and there will be no changes to our existing obligations.