School Cook and Life Skills Instructor

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: School Cook and Life Skills InstructorLocation: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HRHours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pmSalary: £26,630 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent Term Time OnlyStart: November 2026UK applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship About the Role We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic School Cook and Life Skills Instructor to lead our kitchen and inspire students through food, cooking and everyday life skills. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for food with meaningful work that changes lives. You''ll create fresh, nutritious meals that students and staff look forward to each day, while also helping young people develop the confidence, independence and practical skills they need for adulthood. Unlike many chef roles, you''ll enjoy a better work-life balance with Monday to Friday, term-time working, giving you evenings, weekends and school holidays away from the kitchen. You''ll have the freedom to plan menus, introduce new ideas and take ownership of a kitchen that sits at the heart of our school community. Just as importantly, you''ll support students to develop cooking, food preparation and employability skills, helping them gain valuable real-world experience and confidence for the future. Every meal you prepare and every skill you teach will contribute to helping our students thrive. What you will be doing Preparing ..... full job details .....