Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Weekends off

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is seeking an Education Chef for a temporary role in Carlisle, working with Impact Food Group across local schools from September. This position offers term‑time weekday hours, competitive pay, and weekly wages.

You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus to meet dietary guidelines, maintain high food hygiene standards, manage stock and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring safety regulations. DBS and Level 2 Food Safety will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef – preferably in a school or similar environment.
• Strong, reliable and excellent communication skills are essential.

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 experience

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety (Allergens)

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Berkeley Scott is seeking a Chef for a temporary role in Carlisle, working with Impact Food Group across local schools from September. This position offers term‑time weekday hours, competitive pay, and weekly wages.

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

Benefits of Working as an Education Chef

• 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
• Refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts

What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs

• 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. Pay rates are dependent on level of experience and role offered.

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