Qualifications Required: A Level 2 Qualification in Food Preparation and Cooking A Level 2 Qualification in Food Safety in Catering
Start Date: 6th October 2025
Salary: 18,967 per annum
This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.
Our busy in-house Catering Team is looking for an experienced Assistant Cook to join them and help with the preparation and cooking of healthy and nutritious meals for our large student population.
The postholder will provide an effective and efficient service, carrying out tasks as instructed by the Catering Manager and Cook and taking on some supervision of the Catering Assistants.
We can Offer: The opportunity to join our thriving and popular school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented, hard-working staff team;
Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings;
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme;
Excellent employee benefit of enrolment in HSF's Health Plan, providing money back plans for optical, dental, 24/7 advice, etc;
Free parking and use of the school Fitness Suite;
Cycle to Work Scheme in operation;
Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme;
Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health;
We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.
What we want from you: A Level 2 Award in Food Preparation and Cooking and in Food Safety in Catering;
Experience of catering in large quantities to high standards in an education setting or similar;
Qualifications showing a good standard of basic literacy and numeracy;
Good interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm under pressure;
Good communication and written skills are vital for this role;
Knowledge of safe working practices, Health & Safety legislation & COSHH regulations;
Well organised and professional with a flexible and positive approach to all aspects and areas of your work;
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, responding to tight deadlines, prioritising work and collaborating with colleagues to achieve goals within timescales;
Good numeracy and literacy skills, at least equivalent to RQF Level 2, with excellent IT skills;
Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record.
Please note that training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.
The closing date for applications is by the deadline of 9am on Monday 22th September, with interview is currently held on Tuesday 30th September 2025. CVs will not be considered.
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD3771448
Industry
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Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Part Time
Salary:
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Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Manchester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
Education
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