Part-Time School Kitchen Chef — Mon-Fri 25h/wk

SourceFlow; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a School Chef to join our catering team based at Brinsley Primary & Nursery. The role runs 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 1:15pm, term time across 39.2 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high quality school meals and support everyday kitchen operations.

We value teamwork, reliability and a commitment to food safety and service excellence. You’ll work with colleagues to maintain service standards and waste reduction while ensuring a clean, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience working within a catering environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• The ability to organise workloads and work efficiently under pressure.
• A flexible approach to work.
• A commitment to delivering excellent food and service standards.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals in line with menu specifications.
• Supporting the daily operation of the kitchen and maintaining service standards.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure an efficient catering service.
• Following food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
• Assisting with stock control and helping to minimise waste.
• Completing records in line with company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Catering environment

Customer service

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Food safety

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Vertas is seeking a School Chef to join our catering team based at Brinsley Primary & Nursery. The role runs 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 1:15pm, term time across 39.2 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high quality school meals and support everyday kitchen operations.

We value teamwork, reliability and a commitment to food safety and service excellence. You’ll work with colleagues to maintain service standards and waste reduction while ensuring a clean, compliant