School Kitchen Supervisor/Cook (22.5 Hours per Week)
Location: Upottery Primary School
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 4.5 hrs per day Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: NJC Grade C £13.47 - £13.68 - depending on experience
The Devon Moors Federation is an established eight school federation which consists of Clyst Hydon, Copplestone, Filleigh, Kilmington, Lympstone C of E, Shute, Spreyton & Upottery Primary Schools.
Upottery Primary School is a village primary school situated in East Devon with 84 on roll. We have four mixed year classes, including a foundation stage unit. We are a happy and welcoming school, and believe that learning is an experience to be enjoyed. Our children are enthusiastic and eager to learn and we have a dedicated and supportive team of staff.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and passionate Kitchen Supervisor/Cook to lead our friendly kitchen at our small primary school. Although employed directly by the school, you will work in partnership with Educatering, our professional school catering support provider. This unique arrangement gives you the opportunity to become an important part of the school community while benefiting from the expertise, training, menu development and ongoing support of an experienced school catering team.
Job description for Kitchen Supervisor/Cook at Upottery Primary School
- Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious school meals each day.
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring a safe, organised and efficient working environment
- Collaborating with Educatering to plan and develop seasonal, nutritious menus, contributing your own ideas and recipes while ensuring all special dietary requirements and food allergens are safely catered for.
- Ordering food and kitchen supplies within agreed budgets.
- Monitoring stock levels and minimising food waste.
- Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety.
- Completing all required food safety records and documentation. Receiving and checking deliveries.
- Carrying out daily and periodic cleaning schedules.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, school staff, suppliers and the Educatering support team. While you'll take ownership of the kitchen each day, you won't be on your own.
- Through our partnership with Educatering, you'll receive:
- Ongoing operational support from experienced school catering professionals.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Food safety, compliance and nutritional guidance.
- Support with menu planning and recipe development.
- Advice and assistance whenever you need it.
- We encourage you to share ideas, introduce new recipes and help shape future menus, ensuring our food remains fresh, nutritious and something children look forward to eating.
- Has previous experience in a catering or school kitchen environment.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification.
- Has a good understanding of food allergens and special dietary requirements.
- Can work confidently on their own and manage their time effectively.
- Takes pride in producing high-quality food.
- Is organised, reliable and approachable.
- Enjoys being part of a school community and understands the importance of providing an excellent service for children.
- A rewarding role making a real difference to children's wellbeing.
- Term-time only – no evenings or weekends.
- The opportunity to lead your own kitchen.
- The support, training and expertise of Educatering.
- A welcoming and friendly school environment.
- Pension scheme and other employee benefits.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious meals, and values the reassurance of having experienced colleagues to support them when needed.
The Devon Moors Federation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect our staff and volunteers to support this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The Devon Moors Federation require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Governors are committed to CPD and are keen to support staff develop their professional practice and careers. If you are willing to work hard and adopt our school procedures in return for being part of a fabulous team in a forward thinking and progressive school, this may well be the job for you!
If you're passionate about preparing great food, enjoy working independently and want to make a positive difference to children's school day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please visit our website www.upottery-primary.devon.sch.uk for an application form and to view our Child Protection Policy. Only applications completed using the DCC Non-teaching application form will be considered.
- Please do not send a CV. Please send your completed application to the Office Manager, Mrs Jayne Hall, at [email protected] by midday on Monday 31st August 2026.
Pay: £13.47-£13.68 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Upottery, Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
