Chef - Ref 202

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews

Free meals on duty

Discounts via Accent Engage

HIT apprenticeships

Team events & awards

Pension & life insurance

Work-life balance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Accent Catering Services Ltd is seeking a skilled Chef for our London site in NW11. The role is 32.5 hours per week, 8am–3pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30‑minute unpaid break and term-time only.

You will support culinary operations in the school, deliver high‑quality meals, ensure food safety and cleanliness, and maintain a tidy workspace while delivering friendly service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent craft skills and ability to manage your own workload.
• High standards of cleanliness and organised workspace.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Flexibility and teamwork in a school catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals for students during term time.
• Support culinary operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to food safety and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Craft skills

Workload management

Cleanliness standards

Effective communication

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then this could be the job for you!

Chef - London, NW11

£15 per hour

32.5 hours per week - 8am to 3pm, with a 30 minute unpaid break - Monday to Friday - no late nights and weekends off!

Working term time only!

We want you...

People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef with fantastic craft skills to help us create an outstanding food offer at our secondary school site in London, NW11.

We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

The Chef is responsible for supporting the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service.

If you are looking for an employer who willinvest in your career and developmentthen look no further,

Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef

• Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engageplatform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
• Shining stars awards
• Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
• Work life balance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

What you will bring:

• Excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• High standards of cleanliness, consistently maintaining a tidy, organised workspace
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Flexibility and a strong team-focused approach
• A passion for food with a great eye for detail
• A comprehensive understanding of food safety and health and safety

The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses.

We are a talented team of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions tailored to each contract - no two are the same. As an independently owned company, you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering has regularly been recognised in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!