Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making a positive difference? We are seeking a Cook Supervisor to join a welcoming SEN Specialist School in Welwyn Garden City, where your work will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and daily routines of pupils with special educational needs in the education and training sector.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Cook Supervisor - SEN Specialist School - Welwyn Garden City
Salary: £16,000 - £23,000
Start Date: April
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Sector: Education and Training
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | Term Time
This Cook Supervisor position is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced cook or catering professional who enjoys leading a kitchen, maintaining high standards, and working within a school environment that truly values care, inclusion, and community.
The Role:
As Cook Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals are prepared and served in line with dietary, medical, and individual pupil needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing and cooking healthy, high-quality meals for pupils and staff
Supervising and supporting kitchen staff
Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen regulations
Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste
Adapting menus to meet dietary requirements and SEN-specific needs
Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment
What's on Offer:
Salary of £16,000 - £23,000
A supportive and inclusive SEN school environment
A role where your work directly supports pupil wellbeing
A friendly, collaborative staff team in Welwyn Garden City
Job security and a positive work-life balance within a school setting
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment (supervisory experience xehkeey desirable)
Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
Be organised, reliable, and confident leading a small team
Understand the importance of meeting dietary and medical needs
Enjoy working in a school or care-based environment
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
This Cook Supervisor position in Welwyn Garden City is a permanent role starting in April, ideal for someone looking for a meaningful role within the education and training sector.
If you are looking for a fulfilling position where your skills truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.