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
