Assistant Cook; Armfield Council and Fylde Term Time Part Time

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 30hrs

Salary - NJC Grade B SCP 2 - 4 £ 24,413 - £25,185 per annum pro rata for part time hours and term time only

Closing Date - 21st January 2026 m

Assistant Cook

Do you have kitchen experience in an education catering environment? Do you have a proven track record of leading successful teams?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Blackpool’s leading provider of School Meals. The team is passionate about food, nutrition, and providing a high-quality catering service to our local community. We employ over 150 dedicated local staff, and we are looking to recruit a Secondary school Unit Catering Manager at Armfield School.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Cook with a proven track record. You will assist the Unit manager motivate and lead a great team at Armfield whilst maintaining high quality and efficient service operating to the highest food safety standards.

We pride ourselves in forming partnerships with our schools and stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential. You will be required to build sound customer-focused relationships with Head teachers, Business Managers, School Staff and Trust Staff. This role is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and work in a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team environment. So, if you have the enthusiasm, experience and commitment to providing excellent catering service, this is for you!

Would you like to be part of the team as we develop and improve Blackpool Catering Services for the future?

If you require further information on this role, please contact:
Cheril Lord

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) -  ()