Cook in Charge - St. Lucia's CE Primary School

Cook in Charge Vacancy
Required for November 2026
Grade 5, Scale Point 7, £ 14.13 per hour Initial fixed term contract until 31/12/2027 27.5 hours a week, working hours 9.15am-2:45pm, Monday - Friday,
Term Time only
St. Lucia’s CE Primary School and Nursery Upton Magna Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4TZ

At St Lucia’s Primary School we are seeking a positive, hardworking, enthusiastic candidate to join our team. Catering is an integral part of our school day, with school meals greatly valued by children, parents and staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for serving freshly prepared meals (Average 80-100 per day) to the pupils and staff. The role will also include general kitchen duties and a willingness to engage in the school ethos, promote healthy eating, and consistently care for every child as an individual. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing food for our new Nursery provision (Little Acorns), for children aged 0-2 years old, using baby led weaning principles. At St Lucia’s Primary School our Vision, ‘Nurture, Nourish, Grow’, is at the heart of everything we do.

For further information please contact the school office on 01746 709652 and arrange to speak with Miss Coleman.

Please send completed application forms to admin@st-lucias.shropshire.sch.uk or provide a completed paper copy to the school office. Please see attached documents and school website for further information. Home - St Lucia's CoE Primary School

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. “The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.”

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026, 12pm
Interview: Friday 13th November 2026

Attached documents
Job description Cook in Charge.pdf
Job description Cook in Charge.pdf
Cook in Charge - Advert Text
Schools Application Form