School Cook - East Allington Primary School (Education South West)
- South Hams, Devon, South Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Starting salary of £12,371 per annum / £15.86 per working hour

Working 9.30am – 1.30pm
Are you seeking to make a real difference, positively impact a whole community, and be part of a successful catering operation – and do all of that within social hours, week days only? Look no further.
This role is based at East Allington Primary School, a thriving primary school based in East Allington, South Devon for which we are seeking an enthusiastic School Cook. Whilst you will be the sole cook in the school, you will be supported the Catering Manager and the network of colleagues working across the other 14 schools in the Trust.
Responsibilities will include the following, although this is not an exhaustive list and your responsibilities may vary from time to time, but will be commensurate with respect to overall area of responsibility.
What will you be doing ?
- You will be preparing and cooking meals, preparing food to a standard set menu
- Your customer centric approach will ensure that the customer experience is excellent, food service and presentation is of a high standard and that all students are catered for and treated with respect
- You will complete the ordering of all food provision, and management of stock levels
- You will be responsible for record keeping and the maintenance of kitchen records
Your experience and aptitude:-
Ideally, you will have Level 3 Food Hygiene Certification, but training and support will be provided
- Previous experience working in a catering role is essential
- Basic computer experience is required; training and support can be provided.
- You will be an adaptable and flexible person, able to adjust to the varying demands of the day.
- An advantage, but not essential, is that you have a number of years of experience working within a commercial catering environment.
This is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post.
To apply please send your CV to cateringjobs@educationsouthwest.org.uk
Interviews may be held as applications are received.
We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you as part of the recruitment process.
Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationSouth HamsDevonSouth Devon
- Work Postcode
TQ9 7RE
- Reference
GB0138
- Occupational GroupManual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering/
- Salary Details
Starting salary of £12,371 per annum / £15.86 per working hour
- Job Term
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
20 hours per week, (Working 9.30am – 1.30pm), 39 weeks per year (coinciding with term time)
- Closing Date
08/12/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes
