Thomas Franks Ltd
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Bolton
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: 22929
Hours: 37.5 per week
Join One of the UK’s Leading Independent Schools – Bolton School
Work somewhere awesome. Cook food you’re proud of. Build a career that matters.
Bolton School is one of the UK’s largest and most respected independent schools, set within a beautiful campus with outstanding facilities. Our catering operation is unlike a traditional restaurant or contract catering environment—we have multiple professional kitchens across the estate, each delivering fresh, high-quality food to thousands of pupils, staff and guests every day.
From vibrant school lunches and grab-and-go concepts to hospitality dinners, buffets, canapé receptions and prestigious events, no two days are the same.
We’re looking for chefs who genuinely care about the food they produce and want to be part of a supportive, professional team.
The Role
You’ll work in modern, fully equipped kitchens alongside passionate chefs who take pride in quality, consistency and teamwork.
As Part Of Our Talented Kitchen Brigade, You’ll Help Prepare And Deliver a Wide Variety Of Fresh Food Across Our Catering Operation, Including
- Fresh daily lunch service
- Grab-and-go offers
- Buffets and corporate hospitality
- Fine dining events
- Functions and special occasions
- Canapé receptions
Typical working hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm, giving you your evenings back and an excellent work-life balance.
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in chefs with at least three years’ experience in kitchens where quality really matters.
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More Importantly, We’re Looking For People Who
- Have strong cooking skills and excellent product knowledge.
- Take pride in every plate they send out.
- Have exceptional attention to detail.
- Are consistent, reliable and organised.
- Enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
- Are willing to learn, develop and adapt to different ways of working.
- Have a positive, resilient attitude.
- Are early birds who enjoy starting the day with purpose.
Why Join Bolton School?
We believe great food comes from great people, which is why we invest in our team and provide an environment where chefs can thrive.
Benefits Include
- Excellent work-life balance / 7am–3pm shifts
- Free on-site parking
- Free meals while on duty
- Bank holidays, Easter, Christmas, New Year, and various school holidays off
- Modern, fully equipped kitchens
- High standards and professional working environment
- Friendly, supportive team culture
- Genuine passion for fresh food
- Minimal food waste and thoughtful cooking practices
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Ongoing training and the tools you need to succeed
At Bolton School, we value our people because we know exceptional service is delivered by happy, motivated teams. If you’re passionate about fresh food, take pride in your craft and want to work somewhere that truly appreciates its chefs, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and build your career at one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools.
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Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.
Disclaimer
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.
An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared.
Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks
We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
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