Cook

eTeach UK Limited; Nelson; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave including Christmas break

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition including long‑servi

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson & Colne College is seeking a skilled Cook to join the on-site Catering team. You will prepare nutritious meals across campus outlets and events, while upholding high standards of food presentation, safety and customer service.

The role supports the Catering Manager and may involve travel across college sites. Permanent contract, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year with attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, grade C/4 or higher.
• Basic food hygiene certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, fresh and nutritious food while maintaining presentation.
• Adhere to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations for food, equipment and storage.
• Work within budgets, manage portions, purchasing and stock control.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across catering areas and equipment.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication

Hygiene awareness

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths and English

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

Salary: Up to £17,986.67 per annum (actual salary)

CookSalary: Up to £17,986.67 per annum (actual salary), depending on experience (£26,469.51 full time equivalent)

Hours: 30 per week

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Nelson & Colne College

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 25 October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026

‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

The Exciting Role

Are you passionate about creating fresh, high-quality food and delivering an excellent customer service experience? We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Cook to join our Catering team. Supporting the Catering Manager, you will play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious, great-tasting meals across our food outlets, hospitality services and events. You’ll maintain high standards of food presentation, hygiene and safety whilst ensuring customer needs are met with a friendly and professional approach. If you thrive in a busy catering environment and take pride in producing food of a high standard, we would love to hear from you! The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus however, travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing

• Produce high-quality, fresh and nutritious food whilst ensuring a high standard of presentation
• Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety
• Operate within pre-set budgets, implementing portion control, purchasing and stock control
• Work closely with and assist the Catering team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas, including equipment and storage, are maintained

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
• Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements
• Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills

What We Offer in Return

• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits.

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children.