School Cook

SCHOOL COOK

22.5 hours per week

Starting January 2026

Salary NJC Pay Scale 3, point 5-6, depending on qualifications and experience

Monday to Friday Term time only plus 3 days

Dry Drayton is a small, vibrant Church of England Primary School, set in rural Cambridgeshire. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our school. We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic cook to prepare fresh, locally sourced, home cooked meals for our pupils. You will be preparing approximately 50+ meals a day for our polite, well-behaved children and become part of our friendly and supportive staff team.
There may also be an opportunity to expand the role and help run a popular cooking club.
A minimum of Level 2 food hygiene certificate is required and we will support you to gain your Level 3 food hygiene and safety if needed. Knowledge of budgets and menu planning would be an advantage although training will be available as part of our commitment to staff.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Telephone: 01954 780618 or email office@drydrayton.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit. The application pack is available via the office or on our website – www.drydraytonprimaryschool.co.uk
Please submit an application form, together with a letter outlining your suitability for the role by Friday 19th December 12.00pm, interviews will be arranged as soon as possible after the closing date. Please note, we may close this vacancy early.

The school has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and other relevant safer recruitment checks