Grade: G
Salary: £29,064 - £31,537 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Term-time (working weeks and pattern to be agreed)
Contract: Maternity Cover 30 hours per week (actual working pattern to be agreed)
Location: Green Hammerton, North Yorkshire
Green Hammerton CofE Primary School — part of our Village Schools Federation
About us
Green Hammerton CofE Primary is a small village primary school in a two-school federation. We have an amazing team who are dedicated and supportive across the schools.
The role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and adaptable School Cook to work in our kitchen and provide high-quality, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. You will join a small, committed federation catering structure and play an important part in daily school life.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and prepare varied, nutritious meals that meet government school food standards and the needs of our pupils.
- Produce food in a timely, appetising and hygienic way for the snack and lunch services and other agreed events.
- Cater for special dietary requirements and allergies; ensure clear labelling and record-keeping.
- Manage food stocks and ordering to control waste and keep within budget.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety; follow the school’s food safety and health & safety policies.
- Supervise kitchen/dining routines and work closely with lunchtime supervisors to ensure a calm, positive dining environment.
- Keep accurate records (temperature checks, stock, allergen information, accident/incident logs).
- Work cooperatively across the federation to ensure consistency of provision as required.
- Attend training and staff meetings as required.
Person specification — essential
- Experience of planning and preparing meals in a busy setting (school catering experience desirable).
- Knowledge of food hygiene and allergen management; Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Good organisational skills, stock control and the ability to work to budgets.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, child-centred approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- A commitment to the school’s Christian vision and values.
- Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a school or with children.
- Basic awareness of current government school food standards.
- First aid training (or willingness to undertake).
We offer
- A supportive, friendly village-school environment where staff and pupils flourish.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Close working relationships across the federation to- practice and resources.
- Employee support through school policies and wellbeing provision.
Safeguarding statement
Green Hammerton CofE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check, references and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
If you’d like an informal discussion about the role before applying, please contact the school office on 01423 330314 (option 2) to arrange a time. Mrs Davinia Pearson, our Headteacher would love to talk to any potential candidates. Job s will be considered.
To apply
Completed forms should be sent to [email protected].
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 06th July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start date: ASAP / 1st September - induction support in July
Key Documents:
Job Description
Job Application Form
Application Form (PDF)
Green Hammerton CofE Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.
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