Job Description

Huish Episcopi Academy

Somerset
12.41 per year

Salary:

16,546.34 Actual Salary

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

11 July 2025

Job overview

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School Cook - Join Our Busy, High-Energy Catering Team!

Location:

Huish Academy

Salary:

16,546.34 (Actual Term Time Salary, paid over 12 months) - FTE 24,600

Hours:

30 per week, Term Time + 3 Days

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

September 2025 (or sooner by arrangement)


Are you passionate about food and making a difference to young people every day? Join our vibrant catering team at Huish Academy, where we serve up to 1,500 students and staff daily across two busy kitchen sites.


As a

School Cook

, you'll play a vital role in preparing and presenting nutritious, high-quality meals to fuel learning and wellbeing across our large secondary school. You'll work in a dynamic environment, supported by a dedicated team and led by a Catering Manager.

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What you'll do:

Prepare, cook and serve meals to an exceptional standard Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety Help coordinate service across two kitchens Monitor stock levels and reduce waste Contribute to a welcoming and efficient catering experience
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What we're looking for:

NVQ Level 1/2 in Catering & Hospitality (or equivalent) A passion for quality food and customer service Team player with a positive, can-do attitude Previous catering experience (school setting desirable but not essential) A commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards
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Why join us?

Family-friendly hours and excellent work/life balance Term-time only (plus INSET and additional days) Local Government Pension Scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Be part of a school that truly values its people

Apply today and help us keep up to 1,500 young minds well-fed and ready to learn!

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant safer recruitment checks. Huish Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

About

Huish Episcopi Academy

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Huish Episcopi Academy

Wincanton Road, Langport
Somerset
TA10 9SS
United Kingdom

+44 1458 250501

Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.



Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.



Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.

United Learning

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.



Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector

Cash towards medical treatment

Generous staff discount scheme

Three extra INSET days for planning

At least one personal day a year

Great training for your career

Exceptional curriculum resources

Expert subject advice

Support for your wellbeing


United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.


United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Principal

Mrs. Katie Boyes

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