Chef

Impact Food Group; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Culinary training and development

Free meal on shift

Staff discount at retailers

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is seeking a Chef for The National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield. You will prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff, focusing on quality, presentation and portion control.

Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with shifts 8am-4:30pm or 10am-6:30pm. The role offers a competitive salary (£33,000 per annum) and opportunities for culinary training and development within a professional school catering team.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a professional or high-volume environment.
• Strong focus on quality, presentation and portion control.
• Willingness to support catering events and functions.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices.
• Team player with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Support menu planning and adapt dishes to dietary requirements.
• Prepare and assist with catering events, banquets and special functions.
• Ensure kitchen is clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards.
• Work closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals.

Skills

Catering experience

Quality and presentation

Events catering

Food hygiene

Team player

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

About the role

Job Title: Chef

School Location: The National Film and Television School (NFTS) , Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 8am-4.30pm or 10am-6.30pm (40hours per week)

Working Weeks: 52weeks per year (5.6 weeks holiday) Christmas & Easter Off

Pay Details: £33,000 per Annum

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Chef, you’ll prepare fresh, seasonal meals for our independent schools. You’ll focus on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet the expectations of students and staff.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients
• Supporting menu planning and adapting dishes to dietary requirements
• Preparing and assisting with catering events, banquets, and special functions
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety standards
• Working closely with the team to deliver consistently excellent meals

Skills & experience:

• Previous catering experience, ideally in a professional or high-volume environment
• Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and attention to detail
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and special functions
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe preparation practices
• Team player with strong organisational skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and culinary training
• Work as part of a highly professional team in prestigious schools
• Receive a free meal on shift.
• Access a wide range of free qualifications and career development opportunities.
• Benefit from a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.
• Take part in monthly incentives for top-performing teams, including shopping vouchers.

A kitchen visit, trade test and interview will be required for this role.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredtoundergo an enhancedDBS check, which IFG will pay for.?

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