Chefs & Cooks

Chefs & Cooks

Blue Arrow is recruiting talented and reliable Chefs to support school kitchens across Greater Manchester & Lancashire, including Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, Preston, Darwen, Blackburn.

Whether you're looking for term-time work, regular weekly shifts, extra income, or a better work-life balance, we have opportunities available now in nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, academies, Colleges and Universities and educational settings throughout the region.

Your Role -

As a School Chef, you will:

Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff
Ensure high standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and food safety
Manage stock levels, food storage, and kitchen organisation
Work effectively as part of a busy catering team
Maintain excellent standards of food presentation and service
Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school kitchen
Comply with all safeguarding, health and safety, and school catering requirements

What We're Looking For -

Previous experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen environment
Experience working in schools, care homes, contract catering, or volume catering is advantageous
We have roles available from Cook, to Head Chef and Kitchen Managers.
An enhanced DBS check is advantageous; however, we can support suitable candidates with obtaining one where required
Reliable, professional, and able to work independently
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Apply Today -

If you're an experienced Chef looking for flexible, rewarding work in schools across Greater Manchester & Lancashire we'd love to hear from you. Join Blue Arrow today and enjoy competitive pay, daytime hours, and opportunities that fit around your lifestyle.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.