School Cook

East Midlands/ temporary / £18 - 21 per hour

School Chef – Make Lunchtime Something Special!

Location: NG20 Cuckney
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–1:00pm
Contract: Temporary, ongoing

Looking for a role that fits around your life but still gives you the chance to do something rewarding?

We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable School Chef to join a lovely, small school in the Cuckney area.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a close-knit school community, where you'll get to know the children and staff and play an important part in their day.

What's on offer?

  • Monday to Friday – no evenings or weekends!
  • Short, daytime hours (8:30am–1:00pm).
  • Ongoing temporary opportunity.
  • A welcoming, small-school environment.
  • The chance to make a real difference to children's lunchtime experience.

What we're looking for:

  • Previous catering or kitchen experience.
  • Someone confident preparing and serving meals.
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
  • Someone organised, reliable and happy working independently.
  • A friendly approach and a genuine passion for good food.

Whether you're an experienced school chef or have a catering background and fancy a change of pace, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested? Get in touch today for more information and to find out how to apply.

[email protected]

0115 8241 888

Let's make lunchtime the best part of the school day!

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job-seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Teacher Active is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.