Cook

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a passionate Cook to join our Family Hubs and Children's Centres. You will lead the kitchen in one of our eight dynamic café environments, delivering nutritious meals to families and children.

The role emphasizes creating healthy menus, maintaining high culinary standards, and thriving in a fast-paced, customer-facing setting. Relevant training (City & Guilds) is essential to join our team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cook and a relevant training certificate or City & Guilds qualification are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kitchen: oversee daily operations across eight café environments.
• Get Creative: bring fresh ideas and bake tasty cakes and biscuits.
• Plan Menus: develop diverse, healthy meal options for families and children.
• High Volume, High Quality: manage peak times with budget-conscious meals.

Skills

Culinary artistry

Customer service

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Terms & Conditions: 1 x 30 hours per week, Part Time, Permanent

Department: People, Education

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

Interviews: 6th November 2026

Exciting Opportunity for Cook: Join Our Family Hubs and Children's Centres!

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? We're thrilled to announce openings for a passionate Cook at our vibrant Family Hubs and Children's Centres!

Why Join Us?

Dive into the heart of our community at one of our 8 dynamic Café environments where you'll be instrumental in delivering delicious, nutritious meals to families and children. Imagine running bustling Community Cafés, whipping up healthy dishes, and serving up smiles every day!

What You'll Do:

• Lead the Kitchen: Oversee the daily operations of our busy cafés, ensuring top-notch service and scrumptious meals for both adults and children.
• Get Creative: We want your fresh ideas! Bring your innovative recipes and culinary flair to our kitchen, especially if you love baking delightful cakes and biscuits to tantalize our customers.
• Plan Menus: Collaborate with us to create a diverse array of healthy meal options, ensuring that every plate is both nourishing and satisfying.
• High Volume, High Quality: During peak times like half-term and summer, you'll rise to the challenge of delivering quality meals in large quantities, while keeping an eye on budget efficiency.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Motivated Culinary Artist: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to maintaining high cooking standards.
• Customer Service Champion: Your ability to connect with a diverse range of customers makes you a perfect fit for this customer-facing role.
• Safety & Cleanliness Advocate: You understand the importance of food safety, hygiene, and maintaining a pristine kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Cook and a relevant training certificate or City & Guilds qualification are essential.

If you're a self-driven Cook eager to create delicious meals while supporting our community, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference, one meal at a time.