School Cook

**Ref**
- 197287

**Number of Posts**
- 1

**Grade**
- Grade 3.

**Salary**
- £24310 to £ 24404

**Term**
- Part-time.

**PerM/FTC**
- Permanent.

**Required**
- (01/09/2025 ).

**Hours**
- 27.5 hours a week.

**Closing Date**
- 12/08/2025.

Location

Burscough Lordsgate Township Church Of England Primary School, Lordsgate Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RS (175 on roll)

Tel: 01704 892374

Summary

Lordsgate Township C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified chef or cook who will work under the direction of the School Business Manager. We are proud to operate our own school kitchen, with all kitchen staff employed directly by the school.

This position is part time, term time only plus 5 inset days. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 18th August 2025.

Lordsgate Township CE Primary School is an inclusive school and is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection, and employment.
Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Relevant catering qualification in Hospitality or Catering

Desirable Qualifications
- Recognised Nutrition qualification

Essential Experience
- Experience in a similar cooking or catering role
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred)
- Knowledge of catering for allergens and dietary requirements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Friendly, reliable, and organised

Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a school kitchen
- Experience in menu planning and tailoring for dietary / allergen requirements
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Supervisory / team leader experience
- Budgeting and stock control knowledge

For an informal discussion please contact:
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