School Chef

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a chef for a special school in Newbury. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing quality meals, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring adherence to dietary needs of students. The position offers flexible hours and requires a Food & Hygiene qualification.

Benefits

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Permanent job options

Support during clearance and onboarding

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulations

Statutory employment rights

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Confidence in food preparation and catering.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus according to dietary needs of students.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure portion control.
• Set up and clean the kitchen before and after use.

Skills

Confidence in the kitchen

Menu planning

Portion control

Education

Food & Hygiene qualification

Job description

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We work closely with a special school in the Newbury area that is looking for a chef to join their kitchen team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and preparing quality food and providing catering services to the school.

The role includes:

1. Planning menus according to the dietary needs of students
2. Monitoring stock levels through date rotation, portion control, and quality checks within budget constraints
3. Setting up and cleaning the kitchen before and after daily use
4. Preparing for the daily and weekly demands of the school
5. Minimizing waste wherever possible

This role is suitable for those seeking slightly reduced hours. Experience is not strictly necessary, but confidence in the kitchen and a similar role experience are preferable. Possessing a Food & Hygiene qualification is essential.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

LTT was founded to provide a transparent and straightforward service to help candidates find their next role. We prioritize delivering exceptional support, listening to your needs, and valuing your experience.

Your dedicated consultant will understand your skills and preferences, providing regular updates on your application process and informing you of roles that match your profile.

We are proud members of the REC with high compliance standards. Working with us means you will receive comprehensive support through the clearance process from your dedicated compliance team.

Additionally, you will benefit from:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job options
• Support during the clearance and onboarding process
• Compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation and advice
• Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, and maternity/paternity pay