At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, healthy meals for students in a supportive school environment.
- Company: Alternative Provision school focused on nurturing secondary-aged pupils.
- Benefits: Enjoy daytime hours, no evenings or weekends, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a creative team and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives with your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Food Safety or NVQ equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Start
Date: September 2026 Hours: Daytime Hours, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only - No evenings or weekends!)
Qualifications
Required: Level 3 Food Safety or NVQ equivalent.
Are you a passionate Cook or Chef looking to escape the gruelling evening and weekend hours of commercial kitchens?
We are seeking a creative, motivated, and highly organised School Cook / Catering Officer to operate and develop the catering service at an Alternative Provision school in Barnoldswick (Barlick), Lancashire.
The school provides a smaller, nurturing, and flexible environment for secondary-aged pupils who thrive outside of mainstream education.
Key Responsibilities In this role, you will take full ownership of the kitchen workspace, preparing fresh, balanced meals while ensuring absolute compliance with food safety legislation.
Menu Planning s reputation for high-quality food is enhanced.
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