Job Description
Job description
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only +:30am – 1:30pm
Worker Type: Onsite worker
Salary: £24,7+0 - £25,584 per annum (pro rata £10,771.31, Level one, rising to £11,465.41, Level two, and £11,64+.+2, Level three)
Location: Carrington Primary School, Jenner Street, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 1AB
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .
About The Role
As an Assistant Cook you will work alongside the Catering Supervisor to assist with the preparation and serving of school meals. The successful applicant will also be responsible at times for the day to day running of the school kitchen in the absence of the Catering Supervisor.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in food preparation including vegetables and sauces
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations and their application in the kitchen
• Knowledge of good customer care practice and experience of working in a customer focused environment
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
You can find the job description for this post here
For informal enquiries please contact Services to Schools, by telephone on 0115XXXXXX or by email at services toschools@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
About Us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.+%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only +:30am – 1:30pm
Worker Type: Onsite worker
Salary: £24,7+0 - £25,584 per annum (pro rata £10,771.31, Level one, rising to £11,465.41, Level two, and £11,64+.+2, Level three)
Location: Carrington Primary School, Jenner Street, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 1AB
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
• You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .
About The Role
As an Assistant Cook you will work alongside the Catering Supervisor to assist with the preparation and serving of school meals. The successful applicant will also be responsible at times for the day to day running of the school kitchen in the absence of the Catering Supervisor.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in food preparation including vegetables and sauces
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations and their application in the kitchen
• Knowledge of good customer care practice and experience of working in a customer focused environment
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
You can find the job description for this post here
For informal enquiries please contact Services to Schools, by telephone on 0115XXXXXX or by email at services toschools@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
About Us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.+%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Cook Carrington Primary School| 20 hour per week |term time only position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Nottingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.