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CookSalary: Up to £17,986.67 per annum (actual salary), depending on experience (£26,469.51 full time equivalent)Hours: 30 per weekWorking Weeks: 38 weeks per yearContract Type: PermanentSite: Nelson & Colne CollegeClosing Date: Midnight, Sunday 25 October 2026Interview Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’Our OrganisationThis role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College. The Exciting Role Are you passionate about creating fresh, high-quality food and delivering an excellent customer service experience? We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Cook to join our Catering team. Supporting the Catering Manager, you will play a key role in preparing and serving nutritious, great-tasting meals across our food outlets, hospitality services and events. You’ll maintain high standards of food presentation, hygiene and safety whilst ensuring customer needs are met with a friendly and professional approach.If you thrive in a busy catering environment and take pride in producing food of a high standard, we would love to hear from you!The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus however, travel across sites may be required. What You Will Be Doing:Produce high-quality, fresh and nutritious food whilst ensuring a high standard of presentationEnsure adherence to all procedures related to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations with regard to food, equipment, materials and general safetyOperate within pre-set budgets, implementing portion control, purchasing and stock controlWork closely with and assist the Catering team to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas, including equipment and storage, are maintained What We Are Looking For:Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificateExperience of working within a busy, high volume, catering operationExcellent customer service skillsComprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirementsPossess excellent communication and relationship building skills What We Offer in Return:Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributionsGenerous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas periodEnhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefitsA range of health and wellbeing benefits and supportStaff recognition scheme, including long service awardsFree on-site parking on all College sitesPlease visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits.

How to Apply:Still Interested?If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online. Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team. *Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.