Academy Cook

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint an Academy Cook starting from 1 September 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking a daily changing menu (breakfast and lunch) to cater for our diverse school community. This includes all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene, and other duties related to the operation of the kitchen and food service.

You will have :

• Experience working in a busy kitchen
• Experience catering in large quantities within a school setting (desirable)
• Professional catering qualifications
• A professional outlook, attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• A team player who can work collaboratively and use own initiative
• A genuine passion for and belief in the potential of every student

If you share our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or have any queries, please contact Julie Rickard at j.rickard@arkputneyacademy.org .

Benefits include :

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark here

About Us

Ark Putney Academy, established in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in Wandsworth, is a mixed school with 790 students from Year 7 to Sixth Form.

In our 2022 OFSTED inspection, we were rated ‘Good’ across all categories.

We adopt a holistic approach to education, emphasizing inclusion, equality, and attainment to prepare students to be valuable community members.

We have achieved strong GCSE results, placing Ark Putney in the top 20% nationally for progress, reflecting our excellent teaching and dedicated staff.

Visit arkputney.org / jobs to learn more about us and view current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion :

We strive to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can excel and reach their full potential. For more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click here .

Safeguarding statement :

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo a rigorous screening process, including an enhanced DBS check. Disclosing any convictions is required, but a criminal background does not necessarily disqualify you. For more, see our safer recruitment process .

Note : Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may close earlier depending on response. We encourage early application.

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