Chef | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding prep school in South East London seeks a dedicated Chef to support food preparation and cooking for students aged 3 to 11. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant environment, focusing on quality food service during term time. You will assist in delivering an exceptional dining experience, adhering to food safety standards while enjoying benefits like free meals and training opportunities. Join a passionate team committed to excellence and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship programme

Team and social events

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking for large groups.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist chef manager and sous chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Serve meals to pupils and staff, ensuring food safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

HACCP Procedures

Allergen Management

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 occasional high-end hospitality events throughout the year. The location mainly operates Monday to Friday during term time and benefits from excellent transport links.

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

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship programme
• Team and social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Career progression within a leading independent caterer

About us

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

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks (covering the last five years) are part of the selection process. We comply fully with the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged to promote diversity and inclusion.