DBS Chef

Blue Arrow - Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Blue Arrow is seeking a School Chef to join our team across Leicestershire and surrounding areas. You will prepare nutritious meals for students in schools, with term-time hours and a competitive rate starting from £16 per hour. A Enhanced DBS check for working with children is required or willingness to obtain one.

You will plan, prepare, and cook balanced meals, manage kitchen operations, lead kitchen assistants, and maintain hygiene, safety, and compliance across multiple school sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in an educational or large-scale catering setting.
• Passion for healthy food and high standards of presentation.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Willing to work across different school sites in Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook balanced meals in line with school dietary guidelines.
• Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and hygiene standards.
• Lead and support kitchen assistants to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergens.

Skills

Chef experience

Organisational skills

Leadership

Flexibility across sites

Job description

Job Opportunity: School Chef - Across Leicestershire & Surrounding Areas

Location: Leicestershire

Pay Rate: From £16.00 per hour

DBS Check: Required (Enhanced Child)

Are you a skilled and passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role that fits around school hours? We are seeking experienced and motivated chefs to join our team, preparing nutritious and delicious meals for students in schools across Leicestershire & Surrounding Areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook balanced meals in line with school dietary guidelines
• Manage kitchen operations, including food ordering, stock control, and hygiene standards
• Lead and support kitchen assistants to ensure smooth service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
• Cater for special dietary requirements and allergens

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in an educational or large-scale catering setting
• A passion for healthy food and high standards of presentation
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work across different school sites in Leicester
• A valid Enhanced child DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay starting from £16.00
• Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance
• Opportunities for training and career development
• A supportive and friendly team environment

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.