Post Title: Cook Location : St Michaels RC Primary School Salary: Grade 3 scp 5 6 Actual Salary £19,000 - £19,301 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE) Term of Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Term Time Only Hours per week: 32.5 hours per week Start date: ASAP Closing date: 7th April 2026 St Michaels RC Primary school are currently seeking a Cook. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cook to join our catering team, helping to deliver high-quality meals in a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The key responsibilities of the role are: Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with menus. Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to. Assisting in organising on-site or transported meal service. General kitchen and dining room duties (i.e washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables). Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and house-keeping. Our Mission Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people. Our Values - One of Hope Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp. One of Courage As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable. One of Innovation St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change. We are seeking an individual who: Is a team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Has experience in catering or kitchen environments A commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace. We can offer: A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff Highly effective safeguarding procedures. A working environment where all feel valued and respected. Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school. A highly dedicated and inspirational team. A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development. A happy, calm and welcoming working environment. Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable) The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics. Commitment to Safeguarding: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Childrens barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS websiteor alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trusts safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions. Shortlisting date: TBC Interview date: TBC You are encouraged to apply early as the Trust reserves the right to close the role early, subject to number and quality of applicants. *Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

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