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School Cook - (Leigh Park SEN School - Leigh)
Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1448
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Part Time
25 hours pw, TT only
Working Hours:
25 hrs per week TT only
Location:
Wigan
Closing Date:
06/11/2026
Job Category:
Education
Region / Division:
North West
Business Unit:
Education
Job Introduction
Job Title: School Cook
Location: Leigh Park School - Leigh
Hours: 25 hours per week - term time only
We are seeking a reliable and experienced School Cook to join our team at our new Leigh Park School in Leigh (Wigan). The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to students and staff in a busy SEN school environment.
Leigh Park School will be a brand-new, independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Leigh, Wigan, the school will meet the diverse needs of pupils aged 5-19 with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare daily meals and specials, taking into account dietary requirements and food allergies
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering as necessary
- Ensure that the kitchen and equipment are kept clean and well-maintained at all times
- Work with the school nutritionist to ensure that meals meet nutritional guidelines
- Monitor food temperatures to ensure safe food handling practices are followed
- Assist with the setup and clean-up of the lunchroom
Requirements:
- At least 2 years' experience as a cook in a school or similar setting
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices and regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions
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- Discount programmes
- Holiday trading scheme
- Eco friendly car scheme
- SmartTech scheme
- Wellbeing Centre
- Cycle to work plus much more!
Closing date for this role will be 6th November
Please note, we may close this role earlier if we receive high volumes of suitable CVs.
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School Cook - (Leigh Park SEN School - Leigh) in Wigan employer: Horizon Care Ltd
At Olympus Academy in South Croydon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our SENCOs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our staff benefit from comprehensive support from senior leadership, ensuring they can focus on delivering high-quality education to our diverse student body. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your contributions and aspirations.
