Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

Weekly pay

Weekends off

Refer a friend £50

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are seeking an experienced Education Chef for a temporary role in Colchester starting September, supporting term-time hours in schools for Impact Food Group. The position offers weekday work with weekends off and potential for permanent placements.

Additional shifts may be available at weekends and during holidays. You will prepare nutritious meals, plan menus to guidelines, manage kitchen stock, ensure food safety and supervise kitchen assistants.

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, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants

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

Menu preparation

Kitchen management

Food safety standards

Communication skills

Job description

Berkeley Scott is seeking an experienced Chef for a temporary role in Colchester, commencing with the new school term in September. This position, based within the education sector for client Impact Food Group, offers weekday work with weekends off, supporting a strong work-life balance. The role provides competitive weekly pay and term-time hours, with potential for permanent placements for suitable candidates. Additional shifts in other sectors may be available during weekends and holidays. Key skills include menu preparation, kitchen management, and adherence to food safety standards. This contract also features a £50 refer-a-friend scheme.

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 theandnbsp;Colchester 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
• £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 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. If you are an experienced Chef we would love to hear from you!

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