The Link Academy are seeking an Assistant Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team. You will assist with food preparation and cooking, ensuring quality, allergen compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
1. Present and serve food.
2. Stock ordering, rotation and maintaining hygiene standards.
3. Use standard recipes and oversee equipment maintenance.
4. Lead a catering team effectively.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in large‑scale catering operations.
* Face‑to‑face customer service experience.
* Menu planning, ordering, food costings and general admin tasks.
* Organised, reliable and passionate about great food.
The Link Academy is in Netherton, Dudley, drawing pupils from across central and eastern Dudley and neighbouring Sandwell. There are currently about 1,000 learners on roll and the academy recruits at capacity.
Closing date is Sunday 4th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Human Resources Services
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