Job Description

Weekend Cook

Salary:

Grade 5, points 5 - 7, 7,678 - 7,924 pro-rata (25,583 - 26,403

FTE)

Contract:

33 weeks per year, linked to school term time

Term: Permanent

Hours:

15 hours per week, 10.00am - 6.00pm Saturday & Sunday

Starting date

: 5th January 2026, or by negotiation

Reporting to:

Catering Manager

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a

weekend Cook

to join the

Catering Team

at

Burford School's Boarding Department.

As a valued member of our catering team, you will play an important role in the

preparation and production of meals

for our boarding students.

We are looking for someone who:

Has

chef or catering experience

, ideally within a large-scale or institutional catering environment.

Is a

reliable and enthusiastic team player

with a positive attitude and a commitment to high standards of food preparation and hygiene.

Holds, or is working towards,

relevant catering qualifications or training.

Experience in

large-scale catering

would be an advantage, though not essential.

If you are passionate about producing nutritious, high-quality meals and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

The Weekend catering team consists of a Cook (this vacancy) and a Kitchen Assistant who will be responsible for the catering requirements for the Boarding department of students and staff - maximum 100, however this fluctuates according to student weekend leave and activities.

Work With Us:

Burford School is a thriving, oversubscribed school set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the Cotswolds. We're proud to offer an exceptional learning environment, not just for students but for staff too. We prioritise professional development, wellbeing, and a strong sense of community.

We're looking for colleagues who are excited by the opportunity to contribute, grow, and be part of our continued success.

What We Offer:

A strong culture of support, with continuous professional development and clear pathways for growth

A welcoming and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued

Access to health and wellbeing support, including:

o An Employee Assistance Programme

o Free annual flu vaccinations

o A subsidised Healthcare Plan

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

A stunning location - our school is just a short walk from the centre of the picturesque Cotswold town of Burford

As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work - please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.

The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Mrs Evans, HR Manager.

TO APPLY:

Please download details and an application form from our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/weekend-cook-oxfordshire-2260898
or

Contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, at the following email address: s.evans@burford.oxon.sch.uk or telephone the number above.
Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn't part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern should it be necessary.

Closing date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 (12:00pm)

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date, therefore early application is advised.

Please see relevant Admissions Policy on the school website.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 7,678.00-7,924.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person