School Cook
adecco · Whitehaven, Cumbria
School Cook at adecco, based in Whitehaven, Cumbria. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Whitehaven, Cumbria
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 6 hours ago
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Chef
Reference 513a6a20244c2c4081bb70d3520b06b5afc40b13
About the role
School Cook - To cover both Whitehaven & Workington
Locations: Whitehaven & Workington
Pay Rate: £13.90 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Contract: 2nd November - 18th December
Requirement: Enhanced DBS Check Required
We're looking for an experienced and reliable Cook to join a busy school catering team, covering sites in both Whitehaven and Workington.
Duties Include:
- Preparing sandwiches and packed lunch items for students attending residential trips
- Cooking approximately 30-40 meals per day
- Producing a variety of hot meals such as sausage & mash and other daily specials
- Preparing sandwiches, jacket potatoes and alternative lunch options
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
- Following food safety regulations at all times
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous cooking or catering experience
- Comfortable working in a school environment
- Able to work independently across two sites
- Holds a valid DBS certificate or is happy to undergo a DBS check
- Reliable, organised and passionate about providing quality meals
This is a fantastic temporary opportunity with family-friendly daytime hours and no weekend work!
Interested? Apply today by emailing your CV or contact us on [phone removed] for more information.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Reference: 513a6a20244c2c4081bb70d3520b06b5afc40b13 · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via adecco
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