Assistant Cook – Maternity Cover
Closing Date: 18/05/2026
Post Number: 7219
Category
Manual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering)
Contract Type
Temporary
Salary
£24,413 – 25,185 pro rata
Location
Westbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Role Summary & Benefits
Salary: £24,413 – 25,185 pro rata
Hours of work: 21 hours – 8.45am – 1.45pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 10.45am – 1.45pm Tuesday and Thursday ( 38 weeks per year)
Contract type: Temporary – Maternity cover for up to 1 year
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Westbury C of E Junior School for further information.
A bit about us:
Westbury Church of England Junior School is situated close to the centre of Westbury; it is a large junior school with extensive grounds. At Westbury CE Junior School, every child is offered their moment to shine. All children feel valued for who they are and recognise that school life is relevant to their lives. At Westbury CE Junior School, we show respect to all, show care for all and inspire all to be the best version of themselves they can be.
As a Church of England School, core Christian values underpin our school day. All adults in the school model these values to our children and parents speak very highly about how this contributes to a positive learning environment. Our children understand that, regardless of background or personal circumstance, we are a place where everyone can succeed and everyone has worthy contributions to make to our whole school community.
Key Responsibilities
All about the role: We are seeking to appoint an assistant cook to work alongside our current assistant cook to cover a staff members maternity leave. Duties will include:
- preparation and serving of daily meals which cater for different dietary requirements as appropriate
- Liasing with the Headteacher to agree nutritious menus for the term.
- Ensuring all health & safety procedures are adhered to
- Managing stock rotation and providing weekly orders to the school office.
- Implementing a whole school ‘healthy schools’ approach
- Has experience of working in a kitchen environment
- Can maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
- Is able to work on their own initiative
- Can thrive in a high pressured environment
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- A friendly working environment
- An inclusive and caring ethos – a strong and positive family feel
- Specialist staff and a motivated team
