Chef

Jubilee Hospitality; Oxford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Jubilee Hospitality seeks a school kitchen Chef to prepare high-quality meals for pupils and staff, while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards. You will work within a small, organised kitchen team in a role that favours consistent daytime hours and a healthy work-life balance.

The ideal candidate has experience in professional kitchens and a strong understanding of food safety. Enhanced DBS is required, and the right to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a professional kitchen preferred.
• Food hygiene and safety certification preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently or in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards.
• Work as part of a small, organised kitchen team.
• Aim for consistent daytime hours with a healthy work-life balance.

Skills

Food hygiene

Safety standards

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

DBS check

Job description

As Chef, you'll be responsible for preparing high-quality meals for pupils and staff, maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards, and working as part of a small, organised kitchen team. This role suits someone looking for consistent daytime hours and a healthy work-life balance, away from the late nights and weekend shifts typical of restaurant kitchens.

• Previous experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen (school, care home, or similar setting preferred but not essential)
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred)
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Right to work in the UK
• Reliable, organised, and comfortable working independently or as part of a small team
  Jubilee Hospitality has over 20 years' experience supplying quality chefs to hospitality businesses across the UK. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with both our chefs and clients, offering regular work, competitive pay and dedicated consultant support.