Cook Supervisor

Cook Supervisor - SEN Specialist School - Luton

Salary: £21,000 - £23,000

Start Date: April

Location: Luton

Sector: Education and Training

Contract: Full-Time Permanent

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 Luton, 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.

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 £21,000 - £23,000
• A supportive and inclusive SEN school environment
• A role where your work directly supports pupil wellbeing
• A friendly, collaborative staff team in Luton
• 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 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 Luton 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.