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Assistant Cook

Contract term: Permanent, Term-time only.

Contract type: Working 5 days/30 hours per week. The working hours are 08:30-14:30.

Start Date: As soon as possible (with satisfactory pre-employment checks)

Salary: The salary is Grade 4, Points 7-11 (£26,403-£28,142 FTE), starting on Point 7, with a pro rata starting salary of £18,967.

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester. Our busy in-house Catering Team is looking for an experienced Assistant Cook to join them and help with the preparation and cooking of healthy and nutritious meals for our large student population. The postholder will provide an effective and efficient service, carrying out tasks as instructed by the Catering Manager and Cook and taking on some supervision of the Catering Assistants.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• The opportunity to join our thriving and popular school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented, hard-working staff team;

• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings;

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme;

• Excellent employee benefit of enrolment in HSF's Health Plan, providing money back plans for optical, dental, 24/7 advice, etc;

• Free parking and use of the school Fitness Suite;

• Cycle to Work Scheme in operation;

• Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme;

• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health;

• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

• A Level 2 Award in Food Preparation and Cooking and in Food Safety in Catering;

• Experience of catering in large quantities to high standards in an education setting or similar;

• Qualifications showing a good standard of basic literacy and numeracy;

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm under pressure;

• Good communication and written skills are vital for this role;

• Knowledge of safe working practices, Health & Safety legislation & COSHH regulations;

• Well organised and professional with a flexible and positive approach to all aspects and areas of your work;

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, responding to tight deadlines, prioritising work and collaborating with colleagues to achieve goals within timescales;

• Good numeracy and literacy skills, at least equivalent to RQF Level 2, with excellent IT skills;

• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.

Please note that training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.

The closing date for applications is by the deadline of 9am on Monday 22th September, with interview is currently held on Tuesday 30th September 2025. CVs will not be considered. For further details and to download an application pack, please visit https://www.trinityhigh.com/vacancies

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Trinity CE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safer Recruitment policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Assistant Cook