Job Description

Pamphill CE First School is looking for an Assistant Cook to join our fantastic team. Could this be you?


Actual Salary 7,021 - 7,131 per annum per annum (Grade 3)


This job is Term Time onlyfor 12.5 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year and is offered on a Permanent basis.


The hours are Monday to Friday, 11.15am to 1.45pm.


Approximate start date January 2026.


We are looking for someone to manage the preparation and delivery of an on-site hot school meal provision using external catering suppliers.


All food preparation and service will be conducted in accordance with food handling and preparation regulations, ensuring safe and proper use of the kitchen/catering equipment and materials provided, and strict adherence to allergen management.


Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager

Dani Dalgarno on 01202 883008

or by emailing

ddalgarno@initiolearning.org

Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.

About our School

Pamphill First School is a small, rural school in an absolutely beautiful setting on the Kingston Lacy Estate. We are blessed with fantastic grounds and wonderful staff who champion an inclusive environment for our young people; enabling them to fulfil our vision and shine like stars. Our shared working precept frames the way we interact and collaborate with all members of our school community: In pursuit of excellence, we will support and challenge with kindness and clarity.


For more information please visit our school website: https://www.pamphillfirstschool.org/


We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to the contact details above.


Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

a genuine commitment to supporting professional development a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all free onsite parking access to the local government or teachers pension scheme a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.