Assistant Cook

Post:Assistant Cook

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 3 SCP 7 - 8 24294.00 - 24702.00 FTE salary 17403.04 - 17695.31 pro rata salary

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Part Time (30 hours 39 working weeks) - Paid weeks 45.942

Working hours: Monday - Friday 8.15 - 14.15

Base: The Blyth Academy Chase Farm Drive Blyth NE24 4JP

Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Northern Education Trust The Blyth Academy are looking to appoint a dedicated and skilled Assistant Cook to join our academy team. Supporting the Chef Manager you will play a key role in the preparation cooking and serving of fresh meals for breakfast break time lunch and special hospitality events. You will work as part of a supportive catering team ensuring food is prepared according to daily menus government dietary guidelines and the high standards of the Trust.

• Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook meals across breakfast break lunch and hospitality services with support from the general catering team.

• Counter Service & Presentation: Ensure food presentation meets Academy standards and serve meals following high customer service standards.

• Deputising: Step up to deputise in the Chef Managers absence ensuring staff are clear on their duties and the kitchen continues to run smoothly.

• Stock & Hygiene Management: Assist with stock control stock rotation and maintaining accurate records for fridge freezer and food temperatures in line with Food Hygiene Regulations.

• Kitchen Safety: Comply with all Health & Safety and GDPR guidelines to maintain a safe clean and compliant working environment.

• Competent skills across all areas of food preparation cooking and counter service.

• A proactive worker who can maintain high standards of practice and communication within the kitchen.

• Flexibility to attend appropriate training sessions to support safe practice and personal development.

• A strong commitment to maintaining food quality and kitchen safety.

Northern Education Trust offers:

The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools should you wish in the future;

The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

A further comprehensive programme of professional development including leadership provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information please contact Rachel McMahon Business Manager at

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 9th October 2026