Dorset Council UK
School Cook - Salway Ash Primary School
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Salway Ash CE VA Primary School
Salway Ash CE VA Primary School has an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable School Cook to join our team from 4th January 2027. This is a temporary contract working 25 hours per week for 38.6 weeks per year (term time plus three inset days) Grade 7 £27,709 - £30,515 FTE.
For the first time, we are bringing our school meals in-house, giving us the opportunity to cook fresh, nutritious and delicious meals from scratch in our own school kitchen every day.
We are looking for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in preparing great food and would love the opportunity to help shape our new school meal service.
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We are a thriving and successful over-subscribed primary school situated between Bridport and Beaminster. This is an opportunity to take a key role within the school community and lead a catering service that makes a real difference to pupils every day.
Why join us?
- Family-friendly hours: 9.00am to 2.00pm each day
- A role that fits perfectly around school drop-off and pick-up
- The opportunity to establish and develop a brand-new in-house school kitchen
- The satisfaction of preparing fresh meals from scratch
- Become part of a friendly and supportive school community
- Make a real difference to children's health, wellbeing and enjoyment of their school day
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Interested? We would love to hear from you.
For further information, an informal conversation or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact office@salwayash.dorset.sch.uk or call 01308 488302.
Further Information
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 16th October with interviews to take place on Tuesday 20th October.
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