School Cook / Chef - September Start

Location: Wirral (Secondary School)
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 2:30pm (7 paid hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid break)
Pay: £18.00-£20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming secondary school for an experienced School Cook/Chef to join their catering team from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with school catering experience who is confident managing both food preparation and the essential food safety administration required within a busy school kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in line with all food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Complete all Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Carry out daily administration, including:
  • Temperature monitoring and recording.
  • Cleaning schedules and compliance documentation.
  • Food safety records.
• Manage and monitor pupil allergy requirements, ensuring meals are prepared safely and in accordance with dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety throughout the kitchen.
• Work effectively as part of the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a cook or chef, ideally within a school or similar catering environment.
• Good knowledge of Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) procedures.
• Experience maintaining food safety records and compliance documentation.
• Understanding of allergen management and special dietary requirements.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check.
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.