School Chef / Kitchen Manager - Alternative Provision (AP)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sociable daytime hours, no evenings or weekends) Contract Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Chef or Cook looking for an exceptional work-life balance while making a real, daily impact on young people? An established Alternative Provision (AP) school in Clitheroe is seeking a dedicated, compassionate School Chef to manage their on-site kitchen on a permanent basis. In this role, you will take full ownership of preparing wholesome, home-cooked breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for a small, supportive school community. Unlike high-stress commercial kitchens or unsociable shift patterns, this position offers steady 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM weekday hours, giving you your evenings and weekends back. Key Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious, balanced, fresh meals daily for pupils and staff in line with School Food Standards. Manage all aspects of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and temperature recording adhering strictly to HACCP guidelines. Cater safely for diverse dietary needs, food intolerances, and life-threatening allergens with rigorous cross-contamination controls. Oversee stock control, inventory rotation (FIFO), and placing routine supplier orders within budget. Foster a welcoming, calm kitchen atmosphere-mealtimes in an AP setting play a vital therapeutic role in student regulation and routine. Maintain kitchen cleaning schedules, equipment checks, and hygiene compliance documentation. ..... full job details .....