Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 14,560 - 20,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

Weekly pay

Weekends off

Refer a friend £50 scheme

Job summary

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) is seeking an Education Chef in Cambridge to prepare and cook nutritious meals for students and staff in a school kitchen. This temporary role follows term-time hours with weekly pay and weekends off, offering flexibility and potential for long-term placements.

Strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and DBS clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef – preferably in a school or similar environment.
• Right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for these roles.
• Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential.
• Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential.
• A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, will be provided free of charge.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff.
• Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste.
• Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service.
• Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Senior Chef

School kitchen experience

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

DBS check (Enhanced)

Job description

The Chef role in Cambridge, offered through Berkeley Scott, involves preparing and cooking nutritious meals for students in schools managed by Impact Food Group. This temporary position provides weekday, term‑time work, supporting a healthy work‑life balance with weekends free. Key responsibilities include menu execution, food hygiene maintenance, and kitchen organization. Competitive rates are offered with weekly pay, and there is potential to secure long‑term or permanent placements. Successful candidates should possess strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within a school kitchen environment. Additional shifts in other sectors may be available during holidays.

Benefits of Working as an Education Chef

• Term‑time roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Weekends off
• Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays
• Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates
• £50 refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts

What You’ll Be Doing as an Education Chef

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff
• Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
• Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste
• Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service
• Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef – preferably in a school or similar environment
• Right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for these roles
• Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential
• Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential
• A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants
• Rates of pay are dependent on experience and/or the specific site/client

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You’ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites.