School Chef | Cook - Alternative Provision (AP)

Tradewind Recruitment; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef / School Cook for a short-term placement at a busy AP setting in Clitheroe (BB7). Hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or evenings.

You will prepare nutritious meals for students and staff, accommodate dietary needs, and maintain high kitchen hygiene. DBS check required; Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety, and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen; school, care settings or high-volume catering desirable.
• DBS Update Service enhanced check or willingness to fast-track.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety certificate (or equivalent).
• Reliable, punctual and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced lunches for students and staff.
• Accommodate dietary needs, allergies and cultural requirements safely.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, food safety and cleanliness per policy.
• Manage stock rotation, temperature logs and basic prep tasks.
• Engage professionally within an education setting.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety

Job description

Overview

A well-regarded Alternative Provision (AP) setting in Clitheroe (BB7) is urgently seeking an experienced, reliable Chef / School Cook for a short-term temporary placement running for a few weeks. This is an ideal role for an experienced cook or chef looking for sociable, family-friendly daytime hours (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday) with zero weekend or evening commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, balanced daily lunches for small groups of students and staff.
• Accommodate specific dietary needs, allergies, and cultural requirements safely and accurately.
• Maintain exceptional standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness in line with Food Hygiene regulations and school policy.
• Manage daily stock rotation, temperature logs, and basic kitchen prep.
• Engage warmly and professionally within an education setting, respecting the school's positive and supportive culture.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven commercial kitchen experience as a Chef, Cook, or Kitchen Assistant (experience in schools, care settings, or high-volume contract catering is highly desirable).
• DBS Check (Essential): Must hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the DBS Update Service (or be willing to undergo an immediate fast-track check).
• Qualifications: Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety certificate (or equivalent culinary training).
• Reliability: Punctual, proactive, and capable of working independently to run a school kitchen service.

Location

Location: Commutable to Clitheroe (BB7).

Why Apply?

• Excellent work-life balance: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
• Competitive hourly rate paid weekly via PAYE.
• Supportive, friendly school environment.
• Immediate start with prompt compliance turnaround.