School Cook - Part-time

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior Sch, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-3339-109S
• Posted:20/06/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme B £14,418 pro rata to FTE of £25,126
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:04/07/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be advised

Advert

We are looking for a second School Cook to work alongside our existing Cook.  As a school we are very proud of the meals that we produce and serve our children and therefore are looking for that special person who can join our team with enthusiasm and energy.  We are looking for somebody who has a real passion for food, nutrition and health with a strong knowledge of allergy awareness and comes with ideas and skills to be part of  and enhance our catering team.  All our meals are cooked fresh on site every day in our fabulous kitchen, which was newly built in 2022.  We serve over 100 meals a day and we have a large take up of school meals, due to the high quality food that is offered to our children.  This position is term time only for 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9AM and 2PM.

The ideal candidate will: 

• Hold a Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Hold a Level 2 or 3 Allergy Awareness Certificate
• Have experience of catering for large numbers
• Have experience of working with children
• Have knowledge of COSHH
• Have knowledge and experience of using commercial catering equipment
• Knowledge of budgeting and food costs and the ability to negotiate prices
• Be a good team player; flexible and prepared to use initiative
• Have good literacy and mathematical skills
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills (written and verbal)
• Support the ethos and wider life of the school
• High standards of work ethic and self-motivation
• High standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional standards and team work

In applying for this position, we expect all members of our school staff to continue with professional development and to seek opportunities to increase their knowledge and skill.  The school is fully committed to continued professional development and expects all staff to undertake training as and when required.  If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please come and see us in action.  We welcome informal visits to the school so you can see if this is somewhere you could see yourself working.

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed Church of England (Aided) Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.  All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Appointed staff are also expected to follow a robust Code of Conduct in accordance with our church school’s Christian Values.

Information about the school

We are a Church of England Aided Junior school, situated in the heart of Whitstable. We are a two form entry school with a total of eight classes. Locally we are known as 'The Endowed' and we describe ourselves as an old school with a young heart. This year we are excited to be celebrating our 180th birthday!

Our children come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Our parents, friends, governors and our local churches give amazing support and this, together with the dedication of an experienced and caring staff, make The Endowed the 'Outstanding' school that it is.

Our School's Vision and Values:

As a school family, living and learning with a thirst for knowledge, we delight in everyone’s achievements sharing joy and laughter along the way. Within the love of God we nurture aspirations, celebrate each other’s individuality enabling all to flourish. We let our lights shine in school, our community and the World beyond. LOVE - JOY - GOODNESS - RESILIENCE - TRUST Let your light shine. Matthew 5: 14-16

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs D Bushell
• Address:High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY
• Telephone: (01227) 273630
• Email: dbushell@whitstable-endowed.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description School Cook