The North East Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated Cook in Charge required from September 2022. The post will be based in Teesdale School and Sixth Form, rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019.
We have 700 children across the school including the Sixth Form.
Nestled in Barnard Castle in the spectacular Teesdale countryside and imprinted with the historic values of the Dales and our close-knit community, Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence. Within 30 minutes of both Darlington and Durham and just over an hour from York and Newcastle, our idyllic yet convenient location affords our staff an enviable quality of life.
We are committed to:
- A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging children.
- A positive and caring ethos.
- An excellent learning environment and resources.
- A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
- A supportive and effective governing body.
We can offer:
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book).
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year.
The successful candidate will:
- be responsible for organising, supervising and assisting with the preparation / cooking of food for staff, students and visitors
- be responsible for delivery of the catering service to consistent quality standards and optimum levels of productivity
- be responsible for a team of Kitchen Assistants / Till Operators and Dining Room staff
- be responsible for budget relating to kitchen management and school dinner monies
- ensure the kitchen equipment is maintained and good working order.
Deadline: Monday 4th July 2022, 9am
Interviews: To be confirmed
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned by email with application forms to tracy.tuck@teesdaleschool.co.uk or by post to Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8HH. Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.