Chef

Impact Food Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Ongoing training and career progressio

Access to free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a kitchen chef for school services, delivering high-quality meals with fresh ingredients for over 200 covers daily. You will assist with meal prep, help with counter service, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude, with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. No evenings or weekends, with school term holidays off.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment (but not essential)
• A passion for cooking with fresh ingredients and delivering quality food
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• Reliability and pride in maintaining high standards

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of main meals and snacks
• Cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers)
• Supporting with occasional counter service and till work
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment at all times
• Impact Food Group welcomes people from all backgrounds and values chefs with restaurant-quality experience
• Youll also have the chance to build meaningful relationships with students, helping them explore new cuisines and develop a positive relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of main meals and snacks
• Cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers)
• Supporting with occasional counter service and till work
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment at all times
• Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment (but not essential)
• A passion for cooking with fresh ingredients and delivering quality food
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• Reliability and pride in maintaining high standards

We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we're proud to have chefs with restaurant-quality experience working in our schools. If you're passionate about food and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Work-life balance

• No evenings or weekends
• School holidays off
• No late nights or split shifts

Benefits

• Free meals on shift
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Access to free qualifications
• A staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers

Youll also have the chance to build meaningful relationships with students, helping them explore new cuisines and develop a positive relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.