Secondary School Cook - REQ004868

Job title and organisation: Secondary School Cook - Polaris Multi Academy Trust
Salary: NJC Scale 4 £24,528 - £26,607 per annum Actual Salary
Hours:  Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Rastrick High School, Brighouse
Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026 at Midnight

Primarily based at Rastrick High School but will be required to travel to support other schools across the Trust.

NJC Scale 4: (SCP 912 - 17) £28,598 – £31,022 FTE. Actual salary is £24,528 to £26,607 per annum, based on working 37 hours per week, term time only (inc. training days). Hourly rate is £14.82 - £16.02.

We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 5 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Trust, at an exciting time in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career in a business that is growing rapidly.

Core Purpose:

To work as part of the Trust Catering team to provide a high standard of catering across our schools, primarily located at Rastrick High School and additionally support other schools across the trust when required.
To support the Catering Manager to plan, prepare, cook, and present main meals and sweet items in our busy secondary school kitchen, that currently serves 2000 meals per day.
Supporting our central primary kitchen when required which service 600 pupils across our 4 primary schools, ensuring that meals are presented to the highest standards and delivery deadlines are achieved.
To support the Catering Manager and Head Cook to supervise the catering support team including allocation of cooking duties.
To support the Catering Manager and Head Cook with the of planning menus according to a fixed budget and following guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.

What we offer

A strong support team which is focused on providing a first-class service for the academy.
An environment that supports professional development.
Generous holiday allowance for support staff.
Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
Onsite car park.
Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery).
Cycle to work Scheme.
Company Pension Scheme.
Well-being initiatives.

What you offer

The ability to prepare, cook and present food to a high standard.
Minimum 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role.
Relevant qualification/s within catering (which should be cooking related, rather than in management and/or hospitality).
BTEC or HNC, relevant NVQ (*Minimum Level 3), access course or equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications.
A minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
Ability to read, understand and comply with written instruction, record keeping and information returns: Procedures, COSHH information, Health & Safety information, Fire Safety information and Food Safety information, Stock Taking, Trading Information. (Must demonstrate the numeracy and literacy required to fulfil the role).
Being a team player is essential.
The ability to promote positive behaviour.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for the full job description and person specification. If you want to be challenged in an environment of support, teamwork and good humour then please apply to be part of our team.

To apply, please visit My New Term website

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 11th January 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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