Salary guide
How much does a school cook make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£22,000 per year
per year in United Kingdom · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only.
Where school cooks earn the most across the UK.
Academy Trustee
Average
£28,500 per year
See academy trustee jobs
Access Arrangements Assessor
Average
£28,500 per year
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Access Arrangements Coordinator
Average
£50,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs
Accounts Assistant
Average
£28,500 per year
See accounts assistant jobs
Activities Coordinator
Average
£50,000 per year
See activities coordinator jobs
Admin Assistant
Average
£27,500 per year
See admin assistant jobs
The average salary for a school cook in the United Kingdom is £22,000 per year. Pay typically ranges from £20,000 per year to £25,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
School Cooks in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
School Cook pay is set by NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time).
Live UK school cook vacancies from schools, trusts and agencies.
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