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Assistant Cook

Location: Leicester, England

Category: Cook / Chef Jobs

Posted on: 2025/09/10

Job description
ASSISTANT COOK - Leicester LE4 Area

About Us

Relish School Food are a Fresh Food company specialising in the education market (Primary, Secondary and Special Needs schools).

We are looking for an Assistant Cook to work in one of our schools in the LE4 area , confident in the cooking abilities, have a passion for fresh quality food/service, and have the ability to work on their own as well as support the Chef Manager and a small team of Kitchen Assistants.
• **Full induction and training of the system will be given by our experienced Area Support Manager and Operations Manager***.

Role Details:
• £13,750 per annum for 44.6 weeks work a year, pay spread across the 52 weeks (£12.50 per hour).
• 25 hours per week; Term-Time Only!
• Monday - Friday - No Weekend work!
• 09.00 am. to 14:00 p.m. ( 5 hrs per day)

What we can offer you:
• A very unique and advanced menu system that gives the schools reassurance with allergens but also variety in choices.
• Coaching and training from two very experienced friendly Area Support Managers.
• Employee Benefits from gym discounts, 24/7 doctors, counselling, financial advice so much more (after passing of probation).

Note - We don't hold a sponsorship licence therefore any applications of candidates that do not reside in UK and/or do not have the Right to Work in the UK will be rejected automatically.

Next Steps:

1) Check out our Website: https://relishschoolfood.co.uk/index.php

or you can find us in LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/relish-school-food/posts/?feedView=allviewAsMember=true

2) If you like the sound of the above please apply by attaching your latest CV (cover letter is optional).

3) If successful you will be shortlisted for an interview, if successful in interview you will be asked to do a trade test in the school kitchen where you will be able to demonstrate your craft skills and wider catering knowledge..

Relish School Food Ltd and Our Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau - the DBS check will be paid for by the Company, plus a reference check with previous employers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Experience:
• Cooking: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person
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