Assistant Cook – Maternity Cover at Wiltshire Council

Westbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

25185.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Food Serving, Dietary Requirement Management, Menu Planning, Health & Safety Compliance, Stock Rotation, Inventory Management, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Initiative, Pressure Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £24,413 – 25,185 pro rata Hours of work: 21 hours – 8.45am – 1.45pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 10.45am – 1.45pm Tuesday and Thursday ( 38 weeks per year) Contract type: Temporary – Maternity cover for up to 1 year This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Westbury C of E Junior School for further information. A bit about us: Westbury Church of England Junior School is situated close to the centre of Westbury; it is a large junior school with extensive grounds. At Westbury CE Junior School, every child is offered their moment to shine. All children feel valued for who they are and recognise that school life is relevant to their lives. At Westbury CE Junior School, we show respect to all, show care for all and inspire all to be the best version of themselves they can be. As a Church of England School, core Christian values underpin our school day. All adults in the school model these values to our children and parents speak very highly about how this contributes to a positive learning environment. Our children understand that, regardless of background or personal circumstance, we are a place where everyone can succeed and everyone has worthy contributions to make to our whole school community. All about the role: We are seeking to appoint an assistant cook to work alongside our current assistant cook to cover a staff members maternity leave. Duties will include: * preparation and serving of daily meals which cater for different dietary requirements as appropriate * Liasing with the Headteacher to agree nutritious menus for the term. * Ensuring all health & safety procedures are adhered to * Managing stock rotation and providing weekly orders to the school office. * Implementing a whole school ‘healthy schools’ approach We are looking for someone who: * Has experience of working in a kitchen environment * Can maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism * Is able to work on their own initiative * Can thrive in a high pressured environment We can offer: * Excellent professional development opportunities * A friendly working environment * An inclusive and caring ethos – a strong and positive family feel * Specialist staff and a motivated team Find out more and apply: The successful applicant will work within the main school kitchen alongside our current Assistant Cook. This is a busy working environment and will require the operating of catering machinery and equipment We encourage a visit to our school; nothing sells a school like the people who make it. – come and see us – To arrange a visit please contact Lizzie Curtis in the school office on 01373 822695 or emailing admin@westbury-jun.wilts.sch.uk [admin@westbury-jun.wilts.sch.uk] Closing date (and time): Monday 18th May at 1pm Interview date: Thursday 21st May Commencement date: July 2026 subject to references and DBS This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. Job description [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20057/SCH023-Assistant-Cook-1/pdf/SCH023_-_Assistant_Cook_(1).pdf] PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Cook is responsible for preparing and serving daily nutritious meals while adhering to health and safety procedures. Key duties include managing stock rotation, coordinating menus with the Headteacher, and implementing a healthy schools approach.