Chef

Kellan Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time roles

Weekly pay

DBS clearance provided/required

£50 refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Education Chefs for schools in the Tonbridge area, with roles through Impact Food Group. These term-time positions offer weekday work, good work-life balance, and potential for long‑term placements.

Responsibilities include planning menus, cooking nutritious meals, maintaining high hygiene standards, managing stock, and supervising kitchen staff. DBS clearance is required or obtainable; sponsorship is not offered.

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.
• Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent communication skills and reliability.
• A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens; additional compliance training provided.

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

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

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

Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Tonbridge 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.