School Cook
at Castle Garden School, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- £23,000 a year
- Closing date
- 17 November 2026
- Start
- November 2026
- Type of post
- Catering
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Permanent, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- First seen
- 31 October 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
Full Job Description
At OFG Education we work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work
Job Title: School Cook
Location: Castle Garden School, Guildford, Surrey GU1 S3Q
Hours: 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £23,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At Castle Garden School, we're looking for a talented School Cook or Chef to lead our kitchen and provide fresh, nutritious meals that help our students thrive. This is more than just a catering role. Every meal you prepare will play a part in supporting the wellbeing, health and development of young people with additional needs.
You'll have the freedom to plan menus, introduce new ideas and create enjoyable dining experiences that students and staff genuinely look forward to. In return, you'll benefit from a rewarding Monday to Friday, term-time role, giving you more time for family, hobbies and life outside of work.
If you take pride in your cooking, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, and want your work to have a lasting impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do
• Planning and preparing fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff
• Creating varied and appealing menus that cater for dietary, medical and cultural requirements
• Leading the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen
• Managing stock, ordering, budgets and supplier relationships
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene and food safety
• Reducing food waste through effective planning and portion control
• Creating a positive dining experience that encourages healthy eating habits
• Working collaboratively with the wider school team to support student wellbeing
Who we’re looking for:
We're looking for someone who is passionate about food and understands the difference a good meal can make to a young person's day.
• Experience as a Chef, Cook or Catering Professional within a school, care, hospitality or high-volume catering environment
• Experience catering for a variety of dietary requirements and allergies
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and kitchen compliance standards
• Strong organisational skills with experience managing stock, ordering and budgets
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach to work
• The confidence to take ownership of the kitchen and continually improve the catering offer
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and suppliers
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About Our School
Castle Garden School is a brand-new independent specialist school for students with autism between 5 - 11 years of age.
Castle Garden School strives to provide effective, specialist education and support to autistic students and their families, which will allow students to achieve their full potential in education and life. Located in the town centre of Guildford, the school provides primary education and offers a unique mix of education and support to students within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism specific environment allows students’ individual needs to be addressed completely and their capabilities fully realised.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
About Castle Garden School
- Type
- Independent school
- Pupils
- 32 (school census, 2025/26)
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