Cook in Charge

North East Ambition; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Gateshead seeks a Cook in Charge to lead the school kitchen. The successful applicant will have a passion for food and a strong ability to inspire the kitchen team. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations and enhancing service standards. This permanent role offers 22.5 hours per week and requires dedication to safeguarding children's welfare. Join a supportive team in a vibrant educational setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for food and creativity in cooking.
• Ability to inspire and lead a kitchen team.
• Experience in a catering environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire the kitchen team.
• Undertake administrative duties under guidance.
• Improve service standards and culinary quality.

Job description

Cook in Charge

Location: Our Lady & St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, St Ives Road, Leadgate, County Durham, DH8 7SN

Grade: Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£29,540- £32,061 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (38 weeks), Permanent

Our Lady & St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England which has a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and committed individual for our school kitchen. The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion and flair for food and be creative, forward-thinking and keen to assert their professional style. They will inspire the kitchen team by example, helping them to broaden their culinary awareness and abilities and thereby improve service standards and quality of product.

With additional support and under the direction of the Catering Cluster Manager they will also be able to undertake administrative and line management responsibilities within a small catering environment.

How to Apply

To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.