Cook in Charge / Catering Manager

Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 7: 30am - 2pm (30 minute break)
Work pattern: 30 hours per week, Term time only + 2 days (38.4 weeks) 
Salary information: Scale 5, £23,033 - £24,061 per annum (dependent upon experiene)
Start date: September 2026 (Hand over for 1 week with the current cook in July 2026)

Grange Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Cook in Charge / Catering Manager to lead our school catering provision and join our friendly and supportive team.

Grange Park School is a thriving all-through primary school with a strong community ethos and exceptionally positive school culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced catering professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for children and leading the day-to-day operation of a busy school kitchen.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience within a catering environment. 
• Can lead and organise a kitchen team effectively. 
• Is committed to high standards of food hygiene, health and safety. 
• Can promote healthy eating and contribute positively to school life. 
• Shares our school values: Strive. Lead. Succeed. 

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team. 
• Well-behaved, respectful pupils. 
• A positive working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing. 
• Opportunities to help shape and develop our catering provision. 

Closing date: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at Noon
Interview date: Friday 12th June 2026
Further information: Early applications are encouraged and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are high volumes of application