Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,660 - 31,850; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Weekends off during term time

Permanent opportunities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

The Chef role in Newcastle upon Tyne is a temporary placement with Kellan Group’s Berkeley Scott, focused on preparing nutritious meals for students in school kitchens. It runs weekdays during term time, with competitive weekly pay and weekends free.

The position starts in September and offers potential for permanent roles and additional shifts during holidays. Successful candidates will have solid culinary experience, strong hygiene knowledge and the ability to manage kitchen tasks efficiently,

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a senior chef – preferably in a school or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Menu preparation and planning in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Portion control and maintaining food safety standards.
• 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

Senior chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Right to work in UK

Education

Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens

Job description

Chef – Newcastle upon Tyne

The Chef role involves preparing and cooking nutritious meals for students within school kitchens, working weekdays during term time. This temporary position with Berkeley Scott offers competitive pay, weekly wages and weekends free. Successful candidates will possess solid culinary experience, strong hygiene knowledge and the ability to manage kitchen tasks efficiently.

This role provides weekday work with excellent work‑life balance, potential for permanent placements, and opportunities for additional shifts in other sectors during school holidays. The position will start in September.

Responsibilities

• Menu preparation and planning in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Portion control and maintaining food safety standards.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a 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 willingness to obtain – essential.
• Strong, reliable communication skills.
• Passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, plus additional compliance training – essential (provided free of charge).

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly.
• Weekends off during term time.
• Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays.
• Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) is committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.