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Posted on: 16 Sep 2026

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£18 - £19 per hour Wirral, Merseyside
Job title:
School Cook
Location:
Wirral, Merseyside
Start date:
ASAP
Salary:
£18 - £19 per hour

Temporary School Cook - West Kirby

Location: West Kirby
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm
Pay Rate: £18.00-£19.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced School Cook to join a school in West Kirby on a temporary basis, with an ASAP start.

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff, while maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals
  • Catering for pupils and staff
  • Following menus, recipes and dietary requirements
  • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness
  • Managing food preparation and kitchen stock
  • Working in line with food safety and health & safety regulations
  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school kitchen

Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a Cook, ideally within a school, nursery or similar setting
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A valid DBS on the Update Service is essential
  • Reliable, organised and professional
  • Ability to start ASAP

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK.
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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