Head Chef at Ashmole Academy Trust

Love Your DoorStep Limited; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in North London seeks a passionate Head Chef to join its main kitchen team. The role includes ensuring high cooking standards, maintaining health and safety compliance, and fostering an inclusive working environment. With competitive salary and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for those committed to providing nutritious meals for students.

Benefits

Access to high-quality career development pathways

Wellbeing activities and support

Flexible working opportunities

On site Starbucks café

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cooking required.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of nutritional standards for school meals and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Join the main kitchen team as Head Chef.
• Maintain high cooking standards and health safety regulations.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive work environment for students and staff.

Skills

Cooking skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Customer service skills

Understanding of allergens

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cooking

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Head Chef39 weeks per annum (term time plus 5 days)PP 18 – 21. Actual Salary £24,793 - £26,815Required for September 2025An excellent opportunity has arisen for a passionate Head Chef to join the main kitchen team in September.If you are interested in being considered for this position you will need: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cooking Proven excellence in cooking skills Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate which will need to be maintained Proven ability to work on your own initiative Good organisational and communication skills Good Knowledge of Health and Safety Knowledge of nutritional standards for school meals Excellent customer service skills Understanding of allergensAshmole Academy is a high performing and heavily oversubscribed local comprehensive school in North London, situated near Southgate Underground Station. The school prides itself on maintaining a high level of mutual respect between students and all staff. We celebrate diversity and have been awarded a Gold Equalities Award as a recognition of our commitment to equality.The successful candidate will enjoy:• Access to high quality career development pathways, including a personalised induction plan, with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within a large and well-resourced school.• A focus on wellbeing led by a staff wellbeing committee, promoting activities such as golden week, subsidised yoga and staff social activities.• Flexible working opportunities at a family friendly school, which includes a Primary School on site.• On site proud to serve Starbucks as well as over 150 car park spaces and electric charging bays.Please visit our website for more information and a job description: https://www.ashmoleacademy.org and we look forward to receiving your application.Closing Date: 10.00am Monday 30th June 2025Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our culture. We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.Ashmole is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Job type: Other

Location: Southgate

Closing date: June 30, 2025

How to apply: Please visit our website for more information and a job description: https://www.ashmoleacademy.org