Cook in Charge

Permanent Part Time Cook In Charge

Hours:     7.30am – 1.30 pm Monday to Friday term time only plus additional working days in school holidays
   
Required from 15th April 2024

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is a friendly and vibrant school. The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic school cook to plan, prepare and cook high quality, healthy meals for our pupils, complying with School Food Standards and Health and Safety Regulations.  Our current uptake of school meals is around 135.

The successful candidates will: 

•    hold a Level 2 Food hygiene and Allergens qualification
•    Be willing to undertake relevant training when required and ideally have experience of working in a busy kitchen
•    Have good organisation skills
•    Have good communication skills both with adults and children
•    Be effective at leading a small team

Wigton Nursery and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a safeguarding declaration form.

The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and, where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration.

Application pack and further details are available from:
• the school office: admin@wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk
• the school website: www.wigtoninf.cumbria.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 4th March 2024
Shortlisting: Thursday 7th March 2024
Interviews: week commencing 11th March 2024

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 016973 42649.

Please return completed application forms to the school office by the closing date above.