Chef

St Elizabeth's College; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Fully funded DBS

Contributory pension up to 6% employer

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

St Elizabeth's Centre is seeking an experienced Chef for a term-time only position in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for children, young people and staff during school terms, with supervision of the Catering Team and support for the Chef Manager.

The role focuses on high standards of food safety, allergen awareness and dietary requirements, while contributing to the wellbeing of those we support. It offers a pro‑rata salary and term-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with large-scale catering experience.
• Knowledge of nutrition and allergens, and specialist dietary requirements.
• Strong food safety, hygiene and HACCP understanding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, high‑quality meals for children, young adults, staff and visitors.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Provide guidance to Catering Team and deputise for Chef Manager when required.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, safe, organised and compliant with regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Nutrition knowledge

Allergens awareness

Food safety

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

Level 2 Food Preparation

Food Safety qualification

Job description

Chef - Term Time Only

Location: Much Hadham, HertfordshireSalary: £22,249 - £23,673 pro rata (£13.29 - £14.14)

Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Make a difference through great food

At St Elizabeth's Cente, food is about much more than simply providing a meal. Our Catering Team plays an important role in the health, wellbeing and daily lives of the children, young people and adults we support.

If you're an experienced Chef who takes pride in producing great food, maintaining high standards and working as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

About St Elizabeth's Centre

St Elizabeth's is a specialist charity supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

Set within the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, our unique site includes:

• Children's Homes
• School, Sixth Form and College
• Community Hub
• Supported Living
• On-site therapy and nursing teams

You'll become part of a welcoming, supportive community where your work directly contributes to the lives of the people we support.

About the Chef role

As a Chef at St Elizabeth's, you'll be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals for children, young adults, staff and visitors.

You'll need to combine excellent culinary skills with a strong understanding of nutrituion, allergens and speciliast dietary requirements, where every meal is prepared with care and attention to detail. You'll also provide day-to-day guidance to members of the Catering Team and support the Chef Manager with the effective running of the catering department.

This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same, and where your expertise can have a real impact on the wellbeing and quality of life of others.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for children, young adults, staff and visitors, including specialist dietary requirements
• Supporting menu planning, stock control and the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Providing guidance to the Catering Team and deputising for the Chef Manager when required
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Ensuring the kitchen is clean, safe, organised and compliant with all relevant regulations

What we’re looking for

• An experience chef with excellent culinary skills and experience in large-scale catering
• Knowledge of nutrition, allergens and specialist dietary requirements, including modified diets
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
• Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• A relevent Level 2 in Food Preparation and Food Safety qualification (or equivalent)

What we offer

• Term-time only role - enjoy work-life balance with school holidays off.
• Free on-site parking
• Fully funded DBS
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Safeguarding & Inclusion

St Elizabeth's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Join St Elizabeth's and help create a positive workplace where people can thrive.