Assistant Cook

Job description
Assistant Cook Required as soon as possible
Part-time permanent
25 hours per week between the hours 8.30 am and 1.30 pm
Band C salary range £14,706.00 to £14.+3+.00

The Governors and Headteacher of Our Lady & St. Edward's Catholic
Primary School are looking for an experienced Assistant Cook to support the busy kitchen and help provide nutritious meals for the children.

The successful candidate will:

Work under the general direction of the Catering Manager to help meal times run smoothly.
Assist with the day-to-day food production in line with the daily menu requirements, nutritional guidelines and food hygiene regulations.
Assist in making the food offer fun, nutritious and appealing to all pupils.
Assist in presenting the lunch service attractively and at the correct temperature.
Display and practice a friendly and supportive interaction with children at all times during service in order to deliver a student focused lunchtime.
Serve on counter, promoting main meals and all products and keep counters clean during service.
Keep the kitchen and storage areas clean.
Attend all meetings and training courses as required.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
Ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained in all work areas and
maintain the Legal and Schools standards of hygiene and safety and take any action as is necessary.
Ensure personal appearance is well groomed at all times.
Assist with the completion of the Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) in line with the legal requirements and use as a daily working document.
Attend any reasonable request made by the Headteacher and/or line manager.
Step up and take charge of the catering service provision in the absence of the Catering Manager.
Assist in ensuring equipment is maintained and repairs reported to the school and recorded.
Assist in taking all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen, store, office and any other areas under the control of the catering department.
Have special regard to the welfare and maintenance of the kitchen staff and to assist in monitoring their performance and organise training and coaching as necessary, and record on the appropriate documents.
The ability to work as part of a team, but also use own initiative when required.
Adapt to changing circumstances in a positive manner.
Have a friendly, fair and caring nature, who is reliable and dependable.
Has a good sense of humour.

In return we can offer:
A school leadership team that are highly committed to developing staff, with a commitment to support your professional development and aspirations.
A hard working and enthusiastic team that are committed to tackling the
challenges of our local community
A proactive and supportive governing body

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check. The 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 considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Please return completed CES application forms to Mrs Sarah Murphy, Headteacher c/o schooloffice@ourladysaintedwards.wirral.sch.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 22 January 2026, 12 noon
Shortlisting:Wednesday 22 January 2026 (pm)
Interviews: Monday 27 January 2026 (pm)