Role: Lead Cook
Location: St Marks, Bath
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm, term time plus 5 inset inset days.
Salary: Grade 4 and scale point 7 - 10, full time equivalent £26,403 - £27,694 (actual salary £15,327- £16,077) Hourly rate £13.69 - £14.35, pay award pending
About St Mark's School:
Nestled within the historic city of Bath, St Mark's School is a thriving and inclusive community where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are committed to providing a stimulating learning environment, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring the wellbeing of our students. We pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive team and we are looking for a talented individual to join us in creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere.
The Role:
As our Lead Cook, you will play a pivotal role in managing the daily catering operations, ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen and delivering high-quality, healthy meals that meet the diverse needs of our school community. You will lead a small team of catering staff, overseeing all aspects of food preparation, service and hygiene. Your expertise will contribute to the development of menus that are not only delicious but also nutritionally balanced, adhering to the Food for Life Partnership Scheme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Management: Take charge of the daily catering service, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and motivate catering staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, adhering to HACCP and COSHH regulations.
- Health & Safety: Manage health and safety on a daily basis.
Who We Are Looking For:
- A skilled and experienced cook with a passion for creating healthy and delicious meals.
- A strong leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A meticulous individual with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to food safety.
- A team player who is adaptable, reliable and able to work independently.
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic cook looking for a fulfilling role in a welcoming school environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us at St Mark's School and become part of our dedicated team!
There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. You also have access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining and entertainment.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
