Nutritious School Cook — Term-Time, 8:00–1:30pm

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Term-time working

Fixed hours 8:00–13:30

Friendly school environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a reliable School Cook to join a Blackburn school on a part-time, term-time basis. Hours are 8:00am to 1:30pm, delivering nutritious meals for pupils and staff while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

You will work as part of a friendly kitchen team, plan menus, cater for dietary needs, and support pupil health and wellbeing through well-balanced, appealing meals during the school day.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen/catering experience is desirable.
• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or willingness to obtain one.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Plan menus in line with guidelines and dietary needs.
• Cater for allergies and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Manage stock, deliveries, and portion control.
• Serve meals in a friendly and professional manner.

Skills

Food hygiene

Time management

Organised

Reliability

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Veritas Education is seeking a reliable School Cook to join a Blackburn school on a part-time, term-time basis. Hours are 8:00am to 1:30pm, delivering nutritious meals for pupils and staff while upholding high hygiene and safety standards.

You will work as part of a friendly kitchen team, plan menus, cater for dietary needs, and support pupil health and wellbeing through well-balanced, appealing meals during the school day.