Job Description

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Join us!

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures

As a Cook at Sir Bernard Lovell School, you will play a key role in delivering Futura's mission of "Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish". We are looking for someone who is passionate about our values and making a positive impact on our community.

Wellsway School is a well-established secondary school in Keynsham with a strong academic tradition and inclusive ethos. It provides students with a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests, leadership skills, and character.

As Cook, you will:

Support the Catering Manager in delivering high quality and efficient catering services aligned with Trust Zest Catering standards.

Prepare and serve food in line with agreed menus, recipes and nutritional standards.

Ensure excellent food presentation, portion control, and prompt service at all times.

Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.

Assist in stock control, placing orders, and monitoring supplies.

Support with staff training, allocation of duties, and ensuring all team members follow agreed standards.

Promote a polite, friendly and personal service to all customers, ensuring total customer satisfaction.

Work proactively with the Catering Manager to achieve financial and operational targets.

Actively contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What You'll Bring to Futura

Qualifications:

Sound level of secondary education (essential).

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).

Experience:

Previous catering experience (essential).

Experience within a school or college environment (desirable).

Knowledge of health & safety and good kitchen hygiene practice (essential).

Skills & Behaviours:

Energy, enthusiasm and a flexible approach to work.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Positive and reliable with strong spoken communication skills.

Ability to follow instructions and comply with Trust Food Safety Policy.

Capable of undertaking physically demanding work and coping under pressure.

Commitment to professional development and collaborative teamwork.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and training opportunities.

Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives through our EAP.

Health Cash-back Plan for medical expenses.

Defined pension schemes and retail discount schemes.

A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and diversity are celebrated.

Key Information:

Application Deadline: 14th September 2025

Interview Date: Shortly after closing date

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 8am-2pm Monday to Friday

Salary 25,183 pro rata

Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding:

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children's Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children's workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the 'Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities:

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,183.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person