Humly

    Permanent School Cook - Carlisle - Term Time Only

    £29,540/year

    Location

    Carlisle

    Role

    Other

    Sector

    Primary

    Contract type

    Permanent

    Start date

    1 September 2026

    Pay

    £29,540/year

    Posted 41 days ago

    School Cook - Carlisle - Term Time Only

    £29,540 per annum (pro rata) | Carlisle | Full-time | September Start | Permanent | Term Time Only

    We are recruiting for a School Cook to join a welcoming school in Carlisle from September. This full-time, permanent, term time only opportunity is ideal for an experienced cook who enjoys preparing nutritious meals for children and takes pride in creating a positive lunchtime experience.

    This School Cook role would suit someone with previous experience working in a school kitchen or similar catering environment. We're looking for someone who is friendly, enthusiastic, creative and committed to healthy eating, with the confidence to manage food preparation, maintain high hygiene standards and help make mealtimes an enjoyable part of the school day.

    Role Details

    • School Cook

    • Carlisle

    • Full-time, permanent

    • Term time only

    • September start

    • Salary: £29,540 per annum (pro rata)

    • School-based catering role

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Preparing and cooking healthy, nutritious meals for pupils each day

    • Planning balanced menus that meet school food standards

    • Creating a welcoming dining experience for children

    • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards

    • Managing food storage, stock rotation and ordering where required

    • Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school kitchen

    • Working closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient catering service

    You'll Be a Good Fit If You...

    • Have previous catering and cooking experience in a school or similar environment

    • Are passionate about healthy eating and high-quality food

    • Are organised and able to work efficiently in a busy kitchen

    • Have a friendly and positive approach with children and colleagues

    • Understand food hygiene, allergen awareness and kitchen safety requirements

    • Take pride in delivering a reliable and professional catering service

    Why Join Humly?

    The UK's market-leading education supply app — putting you in control of when, where, and how you work.

    • The UK's most downloaded supply app
    • Roles matched to your schedule, instantly
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    • Free Safeguarding, Protection, Prevent, FGM and other training courses included
    • Exclusive discounts on training with St John Ambulance & British Red Cross
    • Earn £100 for every successful referral

    Safeguarding Statement:

    Humly is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow strict safer recruitment practices and a rigorous selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants.

    All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. In line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory checks, including DBS and Teacher Services.

    Due to the nature of working with vulnerable groups, all applicants must disclose any spent convictions or cautions (unless protected) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.