Catering Supervisor​/Cook

Job . ECC Position Type:
Catering Pay Range:
Scale 4, points 6-7

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part‑time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 25/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews:
Friday 30th January 2026

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school‑led school improvement approach and long‑term sustainable strategy.

Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve & aspire.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Supervisor/Cook to lead the day‑to‑day running of our busy school kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing tasty, nutritious meals for our students and staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety at all times.

This is a hands‑on role that involves cooking, serving, supervising kitchen staff, ordering supplies, and keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with school menus and nutritional standards.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth meal service.
• Order and manage food supplies and stock levels within budget.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Keep accurate records for compliance and inspections.

• Experienced in catering or food preparation (school or similar setting preferred).
• Qualified in Food Hygiene (Level 2 or 3 certificate required).
• Organised, reliable, and able to lead a small team.
• Passionate about providing healthy, appealing food for students.

• A friendly, supportive school environment.
• Term‑time only working (school holidays off).
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A role that makes a real difference every day!

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please feel free to view our recruitment brochure to get further insights to what it is like working at Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form.

To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School. Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to Ceri Bird, Headteachers via email to

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11‑19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do – learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school‑led school improvement approach and long‑term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Human Resources Department
Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form
Notley Road, Braintree
Essex, CM7 1WY

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