School Cook - Part Time

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 hoursAPPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas 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