School Chef

Careerline; Farnham Royal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory School is looking for a School Chef to create delightful meals for students. This full-time role involves cooking with fresh ingredients and managing kitchen standards, offering a rewarding work environment close to London with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Lunch during term time

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with a passion for fresh ingredients.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the catering team and ensure high food quality and presentation.
• Participate in split shifts and alternate weekend working.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food presentation

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

City and Guilds 706-1/2 or NVQ level 1 or 2

Job description

School Chef - Farnham Royal, Bucks
Term time only, 40 hours per week, split shifts and alternate weekends
Start date: as soon as possible
Competitive salary, retainer paid for school holiday periods, contributory pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

Our client is one of the country's most prestigious Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory Schools for Boys. They are a flourishing school with around 250 boys from 7 to 13 years old, with a five-day week in Year 3 & Year 4, Saturday School from Year 5 and all boys weekly board in Year 7 & Year 8. They deliver a first-class education, sporting provision and a rich variety of music, drama, arts and extracurricular opportunities in a friendly and supportive working environment. The school is only twenty miles from central London in a beautiful location.

They have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Chef to join their catering team. A chef who is passionate about food, confident in cooking with fresh ingredients and who takes pride in food presentation.

They are looking for a flexible, reliable and self-motivated team player who is able to work in a pressurised environment. You will have a "can-do" attitude and good communication skills which are key to being part of a team of 6 who run their kitchen safely, smoothly and hygienically. You will have an excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and standards and you will hold City and Guilds 706-1/2 or NVQ level 1 or 2 in food preparation and cooking, or equivalent.

This is a full-time hours role during term time, split shift and alternate weekend working. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, lunch during term time and uniform.

For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888