School Cook

Recruiter – Teacher Active (Kitchen Team Lead)

Location:

Bedlington, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Salary: £13 - £15 per hour
Posting date: 09 Jan 2026 13:44 | Closing date: 06 Feb 2026 23:59
Reference:  | Sector:
Academy – Primary | Level: Worker / Practitioner |

Contract:

Permanent |

Hours:

Full Time

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in the heart of Northumberland, offering a high standard of education to all their pupils.

• Support a kitchen team for a large number of people in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead and manage the kitchen staff.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met at all times.
• Maintain exceptionally high standards in all aspects of food service and attention to detail.

• Qualification in food hygiene.
• Experience leading in a kitchen environment.
• Have exceptionally high standards in all aspects of food service and attention to detail.
• DBS and on‑update service (can be applied for through Teacher Active).

• Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help with onboarding.
• Guaranteed payment scheme (terms and conditions apply).
• CPD courses and certificates via My-Progression Channel.
• Market‑leading rates of pay.
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme: receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply).

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the correct level of TAX and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges.

Teacher Active is an equal‑opportunities employer and operates as an employment business providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.