Assistant Cook

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427 to £28,153 pro-rata (actual salary £18,348 to £19,546)

Assistant Cook job summary

Assistant Cook

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Platt Bridge

Up to 30 hours per week | Term Time + 1 Week

Grade 3 (SCP 5-9)

£26,427 to £28,153 pro-rata (actual salary £18,348 to £19,546)

Do you believe that a great school lunch can make a child’s day? Are you passionate about fresh food, friendly service, and creating a positive experience for children?

At Holy Family Catholic Academy, we know that healthy, nutritious meals play a vital role in helping children learn, grow and thrive. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Cook to join our friendly catering team and help us deliver delicious, high-quality meals that our pupils look forward to every day.

Working in partnership with Food For Thought Merseyside Ltd, a not-for-profit school meals company committed to promoting the wellbeing of children through excellent food, you'll help create a positive dining experience whilst supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

About the Role

As Assistant Cook, you will work alongside our School Cook to:

Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for our pupils.

Help maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.

Support menu delivery and the preparation of daily specials.

Assist with stock control, ordering and reducing food waste.

Promote healthy eating and help make lunchtimes enjoyable for every child.

Step into a leadership role when required to cover the School Cook's absence.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

✅ Loves cooking with fresh ingredients.

✅ Takes pride in delivering excellent food and service.

✅ Has knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.

✅ Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships.

✅ Is organised, reliable and able to thrive in a busy kitchen environment.

✅ Shares our commitment to supporting children and providing the very best school experience.

Hours and Flexibility

This role is up to 30 hours per week. The advertised salary is based on 30 hours per week, with the normal working pattern being:

8:30am - 1:30pm, Monday to Friday

We understand that flexibility matters and will consider applications from candidates seeking fewer hours. If you're interested in the role but unable to commit to the full 30 hours, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why Join Holy Family?

At Holy Family, you'll be part of a welcoming school community where every member of staff plays an important role in helping children flourish. You'll join a supportive team, work in a rewarding environment, and have the satisfaction of making a real difference to pupils every single day.

If you're ready to bring your passion for food, teamwork and children's wellbeing to our school kitchen, we'd be delighted to receive your application.

Come and help us serve more than meals - help us create happy, healthy school days for the children of Holy Family Catholic Academy.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holy Family Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holy Family Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-family-catholic-academy

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