Pastry Cook

Hollingworth Academy

Support

Contract: Permanent

Salary: NJC Grade 2 SCP 3-4 FTE Salary £25,614 - £26,016 per annum. Actual salary pro-rata £21,712 - £22,053 per annum

Closing date for applications: 2 October 2026, 9.00am

Interview Date: 9 October 2026

Purpose of the Job:

To assist the Second Chef to continue to raise the standards of the catering provision at Hollingworth Academy, this will include:

To prepare, cook, present and serve a variety of food to high standards according to pupils and staff needs.
To prepare high-quality food for corporate events and meetings as required.

Other Information

Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?

Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
Our department prides itself on its staff retention and staff development. External positions in this department are rare – this is your chance to join a truly outstanding team.
Free access to our onsite gym.
Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines.
Opportunity for free lunches available.
Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our pupils are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’. With a ‘behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of pupils’ poor behaviour rapidly’.

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