Job Description

Organisations

Newsome Academy

Hours

35 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN

Position type

Permanent

Salary

Scale 6, SCP 18-22 (30,559 - 32,654) Actual Salary: 26,798 - 28,635

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Academy

Start Date: September 2025


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Food

Responsible for preparation and production of all meals including preparation of vegetables,

salads, fruit, sweet and savoury sauces, milk, puddings, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and cooking of same if appropriate.

Running the food service to serve to children and staff. To cater for special dietary needs and have an awareness of students with any allergies etc To adhere to and maintain all relevant Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation as

required by law within the catering industry

To liaise with the head/teachers regarding themed days and calendar events

Management

To manage and organise the Kitchen Assistants accordingly giving clear instructions to provide

an outstanding food service

To carry out performance management with the Kitchen Assistants and identify any training

needs

To accurately manage stock levels, maintain records and procedures (eg. fridge & freezer

temperature record)

To ensure staff are trained on using kitchen equipment. To ensure that all equipment is in full working order and meets all Health and Safety

requirements
Interview Date: W/C 8th September 2025


Please see attached Job Pack for details.


Please apply via the MyNewTerm Portal at the following link


Kitchen Manager/Cook at Newsome Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | MyNewTerm

Closing date

01 September 2025, 9:00 AM