Secondary School Assistant Chef/Baker - Term Time Only

BaxterStorey; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks an Assistant Chef/Baker for term-time work in Bolton. The successful candidate will help ensure high food quality while supporting a diverse kitchen team focused on providing nutritious meals to students. Opportunities for training and career development are included, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Formal qualifications and apprenticeships

Term-time work with no weekends

Employee Discount Platform

Free Employee Assistance Program

Potential eligibility for Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing nutritionally balanced food.
• Organized, hardworking, and dedicated to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and cooking.
• Ensure food safety and health procedures are followed.
• Brief kitchen teams on menus and service.

Skills

Food safety

Organization

Presentation

Service

Education

DBS clearance

Job description

Secondary School Assistant Chef/Baker - Term Time Only, Bolton

Client:

BaxterStorey

Location:

Bolton

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

252672a193ba

Job Views:

14

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. The company caters for more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” underpins our success and growth, along with a commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Chef passionate about providing nutritionally balanced and tasty food for future generations. The ideal candidate will be organized, hardworking, and dedicated to maintaining high standards in food quality, presentation, and service. Responsibilities include assisting with meal planning, preparation, and cooking, briefing kitchen teams on menus and service, ensuring food safety and health and safety procedures are followed, and managing company documentation.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; therefore, an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and has opportunities for growth and development.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training.
• Term-time only work with no weekends, supporting work/life balance.
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings on shopping, entertainment, holidays, and family days out.
• Free Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP services for employees and their families.
• Potential eligibility for our Pension scheme.