Chef

Contract Options; Cowley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free uniforms supplied

No weekend work unless overtime

Job summary

Contract Options in Oxford (OX4) is seeking an experienced Chef for permanent school catering work. The role offers a salary of £27,500–£28,000 per year with £21 overtime per hour, plus 10–12 weeks of holiday. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, with overtime paid at £21/hour and free meals on duty.

Join a dedicated school catering team and gain valuable experience in education settings. Free uniforms supplied and no weekend work unless overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume or contract catering.
• Food preparation and kitchen hygiene knowledge.
• Willingness to work in a school catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for school catering operations.
• Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work as part of a team to deliver consistent meal quality.

Skills

High-volume catering

Contract catering

Food preparation

Job description

Permanent Chef – School Catering – Oxford (OX4)

Working for a well established contract caterer. £27,500–£28,000 per annum + £21 per hour overtime - including 10–12 weeks holiday.

Earn extra cash during the holidays by joining Contract Options for temporary work. Looking for job stability and a better work-life balance? This is a great opportunity for a Chef to join a professional school catering team and gain valuable experience in a school environment!

Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, 10–12 weeks' holiday per year. Paid overtime at £21 per hour. Free meals on duty. Free uniforms supplied. No weekend work unless overtime = £21.00 p/h.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef

With strong volume catering skills. This is not an à la carte role — experience preparing food in high-volume or contract catering is essential.

Join a supportive team, develop your skills and build a long-term career as a Chef in education catering.