School Chef Cook - Alternative Provision (AP)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef / School Cook in Clitheroe (BB7) for a short-term temporary placement. Hours are 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, in a friendly school kitchen.

Role involves preparing nutritious meals, accommodating dietary needs, and maintaining high hygiene and safety standards. DBS Enhanced check is essential, along with Level 2 Food Hygiene certification; commuting to Clitheroe is required.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial kitchen experience, ideally in schools or care settings.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to fast-track.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety certificate or equivalent.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently in a school kitchen.
• Commutable to Clitheroe (BB7).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Punctuality

Independent worker

Staff engagement

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety certificate

Tools

Enhanced DBS with Update Service

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: 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.