Assistant Cook | Schools Catering | Preston Muslim Girls High School

| Salary £12.60 Per hour | Permanent,  variable hours, 20 hours per week (Term Time)| Preston Muslim Girls High School | 

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

Assistant Cook.

Join Our Team as an Assistant Cook – Term Time Only.

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your life? As an Assistant Cook working at Preston Muslim Girls High School, you’ll enjoy a consistent schedule with no evening, weekend, or school holiday shifts – perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This is a permanent, part-time position with a guaranteed 20 hours per week.

In This Role, You Will:

• Prepare, cook, and serve healthy, balanced meals to pupils in line with service standards
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently following training
• Set up and clear down dining areas, including moving and arranging furniture
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas
• Support the Unit Manager with task allocation and team supervision
• Step in for the Unit Manager when required
• Communicate with pupils, staff, and colleagues in a friendly and professional manner
• Attend training sessions and team meetings as needed

In This Role, You Will:

• Be part of a friendly and supportive High School team
• Help prepare, cook, and serve healthy, balanced meals to students
• Keep catering areas and equipment clean and hygienic

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Can stay calm under pressure and use your initiative
• Have great customer service skills
• Have experience in catering or food preparation (this is a bonus, not a must!)

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are a team player with a positive and proactive attitude
• Have strong customer service and communication skills
• Have previous catering or food preparation experience (preferred but not essential

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday 
• 20 hours per week – term time only

Qualifications & Experience:

• Basic numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
• Catering qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ equivalent are desirable
• On-the-job training will be provided

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. 

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