Assistant Cook

Holy Family Catholic Academy; Wigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Family Catholic Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Cook to join the school catering team at Platt Bridge. You will work alongside the School Cook to serve nutritious meals to pupils and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

The role is up to 30 hours per week, typically 8:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time plus one week. Previous kitchen experience and a commitment to healthy eating are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably with children.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay organised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for pupils.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Support menu delivery and daily specials preparation.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and reducing food waste.
• Promote healthy eating and make lunchtimes enjoyable for pupils.
• Step into a leadership role to cover the School Cook when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Platt Bridge

Up to 30 hours per week | Term Time + 1 Week

Grade 3 (SCP 5-9)

Do you believe that a great school lunch can make a child’s day? Are you passionate about fresh food, friendly service, and creating a positive experience for children?

At Holy Family Catholic Academy, we know that healthy, nutritious meals play a vital role in helping children learn, grow and thrive. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Cook to join our friendly catering team and help us deliver delicious, high-quality meals that our pupils look forward to every day.

Working in partnership with Food For Thought Merseyside Ltd, a not-for-profit school meals company committed to promoting the wellbeing of children through excellent food, you'll help create a positive dining experience whilst supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

About the Role

As Assistant Cook, you will work alongside our School Cook to:

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for our pupils.
• Help maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.
• Support menu delivery and the preparation of daily specials.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and reducing food waste.
• Promote healthy eating and help make lunchtimes enjoyable for every child.
• Step into a leadership role when required to cover the School Cook's absence.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Loves cooking with fresh ingredients.
• Takes pride in delivering excellent food and service.
• Has knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships.
• Is organised, reliable and able to thrive in a busy kitchen environment.
• Shares our commitment to supporting children and providing the very best school experience.

Hours and Flexibility

This role is up to 30 hours per week. The advertised salary is based on 30 hours per week, with the normal working pattern being:

8:30am - 1:30pm, Monday to Friday

Why Join Holy Family?

At Holy Family, you'll be part of a welcoming school community where every member of staff plays an important role in helping children flourish. You'll join a supportive team, work in a rewarding environment, and have the satisfaction of making a real difference to pupils every single day.

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.