Assistant Cook

Are you passionate about nutritious food? Are you looking for a new and exciting role? This could be the role for you!

We are currently looking for a hard-working Assistant Cook to join our ‘Excellent’ school in, Bingley.

About Lady Lane Park School

Lady Lane Park School is a thriving co-educational independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 years. Rated ‘Excellent’ by the ISI in our latest report, we take our role of educating the next generation very seriously. Our pupils benefit from a broad and varied curriculum and the quality of the teaching leads to excellent academic achievement with outstanding results for children transitioning from Year 6 into their secondary schools of first choice.

Lady Lane isn't just an outstanding place to learn, it's a great place to work too! We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff.

About the Position

Contract Type: Part-Time, Term Time

Working Pattern: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Salary: NLW

Start Date: Sep 2025

Your Main Responsibilities will include:

• During term-time, the role will be focused on working within the kitchen team, preparing meals, cleaning and supporting the Head Cook, the role will focus on leading in the preparation of food.
• Assisting the Head Cook in preparation of food and beverages and cooking meals
• Ordering, storage and rotation of ingredients;
• Cleaning, tidying and high standards of hygiene;
• Implementation of food safety management system;
• Assisting at school functions as required.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working in a commercial kitchen, especially care homes, nurseries and schools is an advantage;
• Good interpersonal & team working skills and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• Strong communication skills and sense of awareness.

Why Lady Lane?

• You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives during their crucial developmental years.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment that values your expertise and ideas.
• Ongoing professional development and training to enhance your skills and career prospects.
• Small class sizes.
• Teaching and learning focus.
• Access to excellent resources and facilities to support your teaching and learning strategies.
• Pastoral development
• Bonus offered for our ‘Refer a Friend Scheme’.
• Wellness programme.
• Lunch provided.
• Life Assurance ( 3x Annual Salary)
• Company Pension and Sick Pay

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description. 

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lady Lane Park School.

Lady Lane Park School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.