Mobile School Cook

Post Title: Mobile School Cook
Location: Trust schools across Bury and Rochdale
Salary: Grade 3 scp 5 6 Actual Salary £17,538 - £17,816 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only
Hours per week: 30 hours per week
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: 29th June 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in accordance with menus.
• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Assist in organising on site or transported meal service.
• Perform general kitchen and dining room duties (washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables).
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping.

Qualifications & Experience

• Team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Experience in catering or kitchen environments.
• Ability to travel to different trust schools each day.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the schools.
• Highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• Commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• Happy, calm, and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental leave status or socio economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people who identify with those characteristics.

Safeguarding and DBS Requirements

The post 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 children's barred list checks and satisfactory references, to assess suitability to work with children. Information about background checks will be handled confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.