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• What skills and experience we’re looking for

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’ We are looking for a dedicated Cook to join our friendly, supportive team at Yate Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.

About the role:

Yate Academy is looking for a Cook to join our busy Catering Team, to ensure the delivery of high-quality and nutritious meals to students and staff.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation and cooking of school meals.
• General duties in the kitchen, dining room and the stem.
• Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages.
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.

Cooking and Presentation:

• Execute cooking processes, including baking, grilling, boiling, and frying, to prepare meals according to recipes and standards.
• Pay attention to food presentation, ensuring that meals are visually appealing and appetising.
• Adjust recipes and portion sizes to meet fluctuations in the number of meals required.
• What the school offers its staff

About the School:

At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy abetter chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

• We can offer you:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on 19th April 2026. The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a part time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.