Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a school cook earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£20,900 per year
per year in United Kingdom · NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time)
Prepares meals in the school kitchen. Term-time only. School Cook pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average school cook pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school cook salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £20,900 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in United Kingdom
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in United KingdomAccess Arrangements Coordinator in United Kingdom
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in United KingdomAccounts Assistant in United Kingdom
Average
£27,075 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a school cook in United Kingdom is £20,900 per year, typically ranging from £19,000 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for school cooks. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school cook openings in United Kingdom rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Cooks in United Kingdom typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £22,000 per year. In United Kingdom it's £20,900 per year — a discount of £1,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live school cook vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
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