Assistant Cook

Essa Academy

Farnworth

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 21,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
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Job summary

ESSA Academy in Bolton is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Chef Manager with breakfast, break, lunch and hospitality service, in a term-time, part-time role.

The post is permanent, 30 hours across 39 teaching weeks, with pro rata salary alignment to Grade 3, SCP 7-8, and the main salary range quoted for full-time equivalent.

You will work as part of a school kitchen team, with access to development and an LGPS pension; safeguarding procedures apply.

Qualifications

  • Experience in kitchen/food preparation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Chef Manager with the preparation and production of breakfast, break, lunch & hospitality services according to the trust menu and student numbers.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

Post: Assistant Cook

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 3, SCP 7-8, FTE salary £27,274.00 - £27,709.00, pro rata salary £19,537.77- £19,849.38

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, Term Time only (30 hours, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks)

Base: ESSA Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton BL3 3HH

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 offender’s 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.

Our successful candidate will join our amazing kitchen team, supporting the Chef Manager with the preparation and production of breakfast, break, lunch & hospitality services according to the trust menu and amounts required by student numbers.

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
  • High quality continuous professional development
  • Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
  • Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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 Mark Field, Business Manager at m.field@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Sunday 11th October at 23:59

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