Chef

The Berkeley Scott Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

Weekly pay

Weekends off

Refer a friend £50 voucher

Job summary

The Berkeley Scott Group is recruiting Education Chefs for school kitchens in the Reading area, with roles focused on term-time schedules and weekday work. These positions offer work-life balance and potential for permanent placements across education sites.

You'll prepare nutritious meals, follow school guidelines, ensure food safety, manage stock, and supervise kitchen staff while enjoying weekly pay and the possibility of additional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as 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 willing to obtain is essential.
• Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential.
• A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff
• Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements
• 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

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Healthy meal planning

Reliable and responsible

Education

DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain

Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens

Job description

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September!

Working with a range of education clients, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Westonbirt and wider Reading area.

This is an excellent opportunity for Chefs seeking weekday work, work-life balance and the potential to secure long-term or permanent placements in school kitchens!

Benefits of Working as an Education Chef

• Term-time roles
• Competitive rates of pay

• Weekly pay
• Weekends off!
• Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays
• Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates
• £50 refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts

What You’ll Be Doing as an Education Chef

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff
• Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements
• 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

What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs

• Minimum 6 months experience as 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 willing to obtain is essential
• Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential
• A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants

Rates of pay are dependent on experience and/or the specific site/client.

Pay rates are dependent on level of experience and role offered.