Assistant Cook

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Band C

Part Time Permanent

25 Working Hours (Working Pattern: 08:30 - 13:30) – 39 Weeks per Year

Required 01 May 2026

Do you enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment? Do you have a passion for supporting children’s wellbeing through healthy, nutritious meals? Are you organised, enthusiastic, and a team player? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

As our Assistant Cook, you will work under the direction of the Cook and be responsible to the School Business Manager. You will support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals, ensure high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness are maintained, and contribute to a positive dining experience for our pupils.

Bidston Village CE Primary School is a Voluntary Controlled School with very strong links to St Oswald’s Church. We are a large, inclusive primary school serving children aged 2 - 11 and are committed to supporting the development of our children, families, staff, and wider community. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed, flexible, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Potential candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit the school prior to application. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the role regardless of sex, race, or disability. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

To apply please submit an application form and supporting letter to school:

FAO Joanne Melbourne

Bidston Village CE Primary School

Ballantyne Drive

Bidston

CH43 7XG

Recruitment@bidstonvillage.wirral.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 01-05-2026 @ 09:00am

Shortlisting: 01-05-2026 PM

Interviews: 05-05-2026