Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,925 - 22,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

Weekly pay

Weekends off

Refer a friend £50 scheme

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment has Education Chef vacancies in Chelmsford across school kitchens, offering term-time hours with a balanced weekday schedule. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow school menus, and ensure kitchen hygiene while managing stock and supervising staff.

This is an excellent route to potential permanent placements and additional shift opportunities during holidays. Ideal candidates hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, have strong cooking skills, and a genuine passion

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef, preferably in a school environment.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
• Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication and a passion for healthy school meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff.
• Plan menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Manage stock, orders, and minimise waste.
• Supervise kitchen assistants during service and support team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

An Education Chef is required in Chelmsford for temporary assignments starting in September, working with Berkeley Scott and Impact Food Group across school kitchens. This Chef role offers term-time hours, competitive weekly pay, and weekends off, suiting those seeking weekday work with a balanced schedule. Successful candidates will prepare nutritious meals for students, manage kitchen hygiene, and follow menu plans. Strong culinary skills, relevant experience, and a valid food hygiene certificate are essential. The position provides potential for permanent placements and opportunities for additional shifts in other sectors during holidays. A £50 refer-a-friend scheme is also available. Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September! Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Chelmsford area. This is an excellent opportunity for Chefs seeking weekday work, work-life balance and the potential to secure long-term or permanent placements in school kitchens!

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
• andpound;50 refer a friend scheme andndash; earn a andpound;50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts

What Youandrsquo;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 andamp; safety regulations

What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs

• Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef andndash; preferably in a school or similar environment
• Right to work in the UK andndash; 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. If you are an experienced Chef we would love to hear from you!

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