ASSISTANT COOK X 2 Band C - £22,200 actual (Pay Award Pending) 36 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week) We are looking for a highly motivated person with to assist and support the Catering Manager to manage a busy catering & hospitality service in our school. Our total focus is on fresh, wholesome, modern and exciting food for our pupils. As Assistant Cook you will be responsible for assisting in food production, administrations and the service of food. You will also step up in the absence of the Catering Manager. A commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, customer care and hygiene is essential. Ideally you should have experience within a catering environment and hold City & Guilds or NVQ level 2 or similar qualification in catering. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered together with the opportunity to work in this customer focused environment. In addition, all staff have access to Benenden Health care, family friendly working policy and opportunities for personal development to support individuals in their role and career. Pensby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check. An application form and further information is available from the school website. Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter on no more than two sides of A4 to Mr K Flanagan, Headteacher via the school address or school office email address. Closing Date: Friday 8 th May 2026 All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks you have not been shortlisted for interview. Unfortunately, there is no scope for individual feedback at this stage. TPBN1_UKCT