School Cook

Saltford School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cook to join our catering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in providing a high-quality catering service for students, staff and visitors, while supporting the Catering Manager with the day-to-day running of the catering operation.

You’ll be part of a team committed to providing excellent food and service, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, and creating a welcoming environment for our school community.

About Saltford School

Saltford Church of England Primary School is a well‑established and inclusive Church school rooted in the Christian vision of offering life in all its fullness. It serves the Saltford community with a strong commitment to the core Christian values of respect, honesty and kindness, nurturing every child academically, socially and spiritually. The school’s dedicated staff uphold high standards within a caring and aspirational environment shaped by the Church of England’s principles of wisdom, hope, community and dignity 

Saltford School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

Has previous catering experience, ideally within a school or college environment.

Holds a current Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificateand has a good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Has a genuine interest in food and providing a high-quality service to students, staff and visitors.

Is enthusiastic, reliable and flexible, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Can work efficiently under pressure, prioritise their workload and maintain high standards at all times.

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Saltford School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at:

How to Apply

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Closing date:18th September

Interviews: To be held shortly after

Role information: 30 hours 8.00am-2:00pm Monday to Friday

PLEASE NOTE:Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.