School Chef

Remedy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking an experienced School Chef to cover an ongoing role at a prestigious academy in Islington. You will lead the kitchen team, deliver restaurant-standard catering in a school setting, and ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include HACCP compliance, menu planning within budgets, and responding to school events with creativity and high-quality food. This role offers stability and a chance to influence school catering excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, restaurant-standard catering within a school environment
• Prepare, cook and serve meals to agreed standards and specifications
• Maintain full 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

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Creativity

Proactive mindset

Cost management

Communication skills

Job description

School Chef - Ongoing 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 full 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