about creating fresh, high-quality food and delivering an excellent customer service experience? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Cook to join our Catering team. Supporting the Catering Manager, you will play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious, great-tasting meals across our food outlets, hospitality services and events. You'll maintain high standards of food presentation, hygiene and safety whilst ensuring customer needs are met with a friendly and professional approach. If you thrive in a busy catering environment and take pride in producing food of a high standard, we would love to hear from you! The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus however, travel across sites may be required.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Produce high-quality, fresh and nutritious food whilst ensuring a high standard of presentation
- Ensure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safety
- Operate within pre-set budgets, implementing portion control, purchasing and stock control
- Work closely with and assist the Catering team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas, including equipment and storage, are maintained
What We Are Looking For:
- Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
- Experience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operation
- Excellent customer service skills
- Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements
- Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills
What We Offer in Return:
- Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
- Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
- Free on-site parking on all College sites
CookSalary: Up to £17,986.67 per annum (actual salary), depending on experience (£26,469.51 full time equivalent)
Hours: 30 per week
Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Nelson & Colne College
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 25 October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
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Our Organisation
This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College. The Exciting Role Are you passionate
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Cook employer: East Lancashire Learning Group
Nelson and Colne College, part of the East Lancashire Learning Group, is an exceptional employer that prioritises educational excellence and inclusivity. With a strong commitment to staff development, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, and a supportive work culture, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact on learners' lives. Located in a vibrant community, our college offers a collaborative environment where passionate professionals can thrive and contribute to the success of our diverse student body.
Contact Details:
East Lancashire Learning Group Recruitment Team
