Cook Supervisor
28 days ago
Luton
Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making a positive difference? We are seeking a Cook Supervisor to join a welcoming SEN Specialist School in Luton, where your work will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and daily routines of pupils with special educational needs in the education and training sector. Cook Supervisor - SEN Specialist School - Luton Salary: £21,000 - £23,000 Start Date: April Location: Luton Sector: Education and Training Contract: Full-Time | Permanent This Cook Supervisor position is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced cook or catering professional who enjoys leading a kitchen, maintaining high standards, and working within a school environment that truly values care, inclusion, and community. The Role: As Cook Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals are prepared and served in line with dietary, medical, and individual pupil needs. Key Responsibilities: • Preparing and cooking healthy, high-quality meals for pupils and staff, • Supervising and supporting kitchen staff, • Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen regulations, • Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste, • Adapting menus to meet dietary requirements and SEN-specific needs, • Salary of £21,000 - £23,000, • A supportive and inclusive SEN school environment, • A role where your work directly supports pupil wellbeing, • A friendly, collaborative staff team in Luton, • Have previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment (supervisory experience desirable), • Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to obtain one), • Be organised, reliable, and confident leading a small team, • Understand the importance of meeting dietary and medical needs, • Enjoy working in a school or care-based environment If you are looking for a fulfilling position where your skills truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.