School Cook | Catering Officer | Chef

Tradewind Recruitment • Barnoldswick, Lancashire • Posted July 14, 2026

Position Overview

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Daytime Hours, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only - No evenings or weekends!)

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Food Safety or NVQ equivalent.

Are you a passionate Cook or Chef looking to escape the gruelling evening and weekend hours of commercial kitchens?

We are seeking a creative, motivated, and highly organised School Cook / Catering Officer to operate and develop the catering service at an Alternative Provision school in Barnoldswick (Barlick), Lancashire. The school provides a smaller, nurturing, and flexible environment for secondary-aged pupils who thrive outside of mainstream education.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will take full ownership of the kitchen workspace, preparing fresh, balanced meals while ensuring absolute compliance with food safety legislation.

Menu Planning & Preparation: Plan creative, innovative, and nutritious menus that meet dietary guidelines and cater to variou...