Cook

Catering Assistant - DO NOT APPLY VIA INDEED

To apply you MUST please complete the Online Plume Academy application form:

https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0176

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA INDEED, YOU MUST APPLY VIA THE LINK ABOVE

We are seeking to appoint a Cook on a permanent term time only basis to join our busy catering team, to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be efficient, flexible, and well organised to assist with the production and preparation of food and drinks as well as serve at designated times during the academy day and offers an opportunity to help and support both campuses as directed. Previous catering experience will be desirable; however, full training will be given.

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

The main responsibilities are in accordance with the job description for Cook.

Applicants should be hardworking, enthusiastic and have a high level of commitment, ability to work within a team and manage their own time effectively to ensure that the role is completed in the timeframe set.

Remuneration and Working Time

The hours of work required for the role are 25 hours, 5 days per week, 9:00am - 2.30pm (30 minutes unpaid break), term time only. Annual salary for a Cook will be in accordance with the academy support staff pay scale, which for appointment for a full time post currently involves a salary of Band 2 Point 11 in the range of point 11 – 16 (2025/26 pay awards) with an actual starting salary £13,853.97 per annum.

Salaries are reviewed by national negotiation with effect from 1st April each year. Progression through the pay scale is subject to an acceptable annual performance development review process.

Application Process

If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email the HR Team, at [email protected], to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our team. The HR team will be pleased to discuss the post and provide further information about the academy.

To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0176). This must be completed by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CV’s or third party application forms will not be accepted).

Closing Date: noon Monday 2nd November 2026, earlier successful applications may be taken through to interview sooner.

Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

DO NOT APPLY VIA INDEED. APPLY AT:

https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0176

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13,853.97 per year

Expected hours: 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person