Head Cook 27.5hrs Per Week, Term-Time Only Scale 3, Point 6 - 8: £25,183 - £25,992 (Actual Salary: £16,279.64 - £16,802.62) Starting Date - As Soon As Possible Kimberley Primary School is a friendly school which educates children from the ages of 3 to 11. We have a relatively new building and a recently refurbished kitchen to cater for our growing number of pupils. The governors are looking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking and friendly person to manage the school kitchen. The successful candidate will be supported regularly by EMET's Catering Manager and work closely with the Assistant Cook within the kitchen. Key to the role will be the successful candidate's responsibility for the supervision and smooth running of the kitchen on a day-to-day basis, including hygiene, training of staff and all operations including the cooking, preparation and serving of meals. In order to do this, they will need to enjoy working in a busy environment and be willing to undergo any training required. The vacancy starting date for the position is Monday 17th March 2025, or as soon as possible after this date. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 0115 938 5050 or officekimberleyprimary.org The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Closing date for applications is 09:00AM on Monday 3rd March 2025. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 5th March 2025.