Cook

We are very excited to offer the opportunity for a Cook to join our team at The Hub School. This role will be based in our brand new kitchen facility, equipped with modern equipment designed to enhance our pupils’ dining experience and provide a safe, inspiring environment for food preparation.

As a Cook at The Hub School, you will play a vital role in supporting our catering team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals that meet the needs of our pupils. Your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and positive experience of young people who benefit from our supportive and nurturing environment.

• Work in our newly refurbished kitchen facilities, equipped with modern tools to support your role
• Benefit from full training provided by one of our Trust schools from June 2026, preparing you for a successful start in September 2026 (travel to and from our school will be required)
• Help create a welcoming dining experience that supports our pupils’ health, happiness, and readiness to learn

This role is perfect for someone who is enthusiastic about food, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to contribute to a school community that values wellbeing and personal development.

This is a permanent position, working 25 hours per week term time only. You will be required to work an additional 25 hours during the school holidays to undertake deep cleans and/or undertake training and development. The normal working hours will be between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Friday. 

Your actual salary will be £15,569 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.

Why choose us?

We offer specialist support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and this is at the centre of everything we do.  We support our pupils to accelerate their academic, social and emotional skills development and ultimately enable them to positively engage with learning.  We have a strong, supportive and dedicated team who collectively work with all stakeholders to provide the best possible educational experience and environment. Our Trust moto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’.  We are genuinely committed to our pupils and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. 

We will provide:

• A supportive and welcoming working environment where your contribution is valued
• Access to training and development opportunities to grow your skills, including in food safety and specialist dietary needs
• The chance to work in a brand new, well-equipped kitchen facility designed with our pupils in mind
• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that puts pupil wellbeing and progress at the heart of everything it does

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to our staff benefit platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchase
• Free, Onsite Parking and tea and coffee in all of our staff rooms
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has previous experience of preparing food, preferably in a professional kitchen/catering environment with knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

You are someone who:

• Cares deeply about supporting young people’s wellbeing through nutritious and appealing food
• Works well collaboratively and communicates kindly with colleagues and pupils
• Is reliable, organised, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety
• Shares our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive environment where every pupil is valued
• Enjoys working as part of a team and can communicate effectively with colleagues
• Is adaptable and willing to learn new skills as part of a growing and evolving school environment
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, respect, and doing what is right for every pupil
• Acces to a vehicle will be required to travel between sites

If you are motivated by making a difference and want to be part of a school that puts pupils’ needs at the heart of everything it does, we would love to hear from you!

Applicant Information

Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure.

It is anticipated interviews will be held on week commencing 9th March 2026

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact Kerry Mould, School Business Manager on mouldk@erhub.org.uk or 01482 304163.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf