School Cook, Stockport

Start date: ASAP. NJC Band 2 Points 4‑5. (Actual Salary £21,662 - £22,004). 36.25 hours per week (07:00 15:00), term time plus 1 week, 39 weeks in total. Permanent.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate School Cook to join the catering team at Reddish Vale High School. We are looking to recruit a School Cook who is passionate about both great food and great service. Someone who will support the team in our kitchen and strictly uphold good working practices to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

Reddish Vale High School is part of the Achieve and Learn Trust, which is committed to personal growth and academic excellence for all pupils. Our staff provide a positive and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives.

Ideally you will have experience of working within a high‑volume food business and will be used to cooking with fresh ingredients. Alternatively, you might simply have a strong passion for cooking and feel that you could add value in a role like this. Either way you will need to enjoy working in a busy kitchen and be very hands on. A qualification to NVQ level 3 would be desirable but not essential.

• Able to deliver a high standard of customer service
• Pro-active with the ability to act on your own initiative
• Commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole staff team
• Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels
• An inclusive learning ethos

Closing date: Tuesday 9 June 2026