School Cook - Part Time

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

Job Title: School Cook - Part-Time

Location: Blackburn

Contract Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only

Hours: 8:00am - 1:30pm

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable, organised, and enthusiastic School Cook to join a welcoming school in Blackburn. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for pupils and staff, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a school environment and takes pride in providing healthy, appealing meals for children. You will work as part of a friendly school team and play an important role in supporting pupils' health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and balanced meals for pupils and staff
• Plan and prepare menus in line with school requirements and nutritional guidelines
• Cater for children with allergies, dietary requirements, and special dietary needs
• Prepare meals in appropriate quantities while minimising food waste
• Ensure food is stored, prepared, cooked, and served safely and hygienically
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas
• Complete relevant food safety, temperature, and cleaning records
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and kept clean and well maintained
• Manage food stock, check deliveries, and monitor stock levels
• Work within agreed budgets and ensure food is used efficiently
• Serve meals to pupils and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Follow school policies relating to food hygiene, safeguarding, health and safety, and allergen management
• Work closely with school staff to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime catering

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering environment, or school setting is desirable
• Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) or willingness to obtain one
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen awareness
• Ability to prepare nutritious and appealing meals for children
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• A friendly and approachable manner with children and school staff
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, school procedures, and dietary requirements accurately
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
• Term-time working with school holidays off
• Family-friendly working hours of 8:00am - 1:30pm
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of pupils
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Consistent weekday working hours

About Veritas Education

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'