School Chef

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education support provider is seeking an experienced School Cook for an ongoing role in Islington. The ideal candidate will lead the kitchen team, maintain high standards, and ensure quality catering for school events. Responsibilities include food preparation and compliance with standards. We're looking for someone with previous kitchen management experience and a passion for fresh food. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a well-established school kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or managing a kitchen team.
• Creativity and a genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food.
• Strong communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard catering within a school environment.
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to agreed standards.
• Support and guide the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Experience leading a kitchen team

Creativity and passion for food

Strong communication skills

Job description

School Cook - Ongoing Supply Role

Location: Islington
Start: ASAP

Remedy Education are currently seeking an experienced and reliable School Cook to support a prestigious Academy in Islington on an ongoing basis while their Head Chef is away. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-run school kitchen, maintain high standards, and play a key role in the day-to-day catering operation.

Alongside leading the kitchen team, you’ll also oversee catering for a variety of school events and take responsibility for managing the service in the absence of the Catering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard catering within a school environment
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to agreed standards and specifications
• Maintain compliance with purchasing procedures and HACCP requirements
• Act as the first point of contact for any food quality concerns
• Support and guide the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience leading or managing a kitchen team
• Creativity, flair and a genuine passion for fresh, high-quality food
• A proactive approach with a drive to continuously develop the food offering
• Experience managing food costs and working within budgets
• Strong communication and people skills

If you’d like to find out more or are interested in being considered, please contact Dylan at Remedy Education.