Chef | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding prep school in South East London is seeking a dedicated chef to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work Monday to Friday during term time, providing high-quality meals for students and staff. You'll assist in all aspects of food preparation and cooking, adhering to strict health and safety standards. The school is committed to excellence in service and individuality, making it a rewarding place to work. Enjoy benefits like free meals on duty, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression within a leading independent caterer. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will be valued.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Comprehensive training

Social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergen procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef manager and sous chef in food preparation.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff, ensuring quality and safety.
• Support hospitality events throughout the year.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

HACCP Procedures

Allergen Procedures

Hospitality Support

Job description

Chef | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

London

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £26,265
Hours: 37.5 per week

An outstanding prep school and nursery located in South East London for students aged 3 to 11, catering for just under 500 students and staff daily. We offer a core lunch service with some high-end hospitality throughout the year. The location operates Monday to Friday, mainly during term time, and benefits from excellent transport links.

The role involves assisting the chef manager and sous chef in all aspects of food preparation and cooking, serving pupils and staff, following HACCP and allergen procedures, and supporting hospitality events.

Benefits include:

1. Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
2. Free meals on duty
3. Volunteers leave – up to one day per year
4. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Recommend a friend bonus
7. Comprehensive training and development
8. Well-established apprenticeship programme
9. Team and company social events
10. Employee assistance programme
11. Workplace pension
12. Opportunities for career progression within a leading independent caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks (covering the last five years) are part of the process. We comply fully with DBS regulations and are committed to safeguarding children. All disclosures must be declared, as roles in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity leads to better results and a more inclusive working environment.