School Chef

The Evolve Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry pay rates

Holiday pay

Dedicated consultant

Flexible schedule

Discounts & benefits

Industry qualifications

Job summary

Enhance Catering is recruiting a School Chef to lead the catering operations for school sites in Oxfordshire. You will manage a hands-on kitchen team, deliver fresh, seasonal dishes, and maintain high standards of food safety and service.

The role offers Monday to Friday shifts with competitive pay. Join a dynamic team within Oxfordshire schools, driving quality, managing stock, and building strong relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with leadership experience.
• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Commitment to high-quality food service.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Quality control

Job description

School Chef - £20 - £25 an hour - OXFORDSHIRE

Enhance Catering is recruiting School Chefs to lead the catering operations for our client's school sites in OXFORDSHIRE

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands‑on chef's who enjoys leading a team, working with fresh ingredients, and delivering a high‑quality food service.

Pay will be £20 to £25 an hour.

What You'll be doing

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

What We Offer

• Industry Leading Pay Rates - Competitive hourly rates for all Chef roles. £20-£25 an hour - ALL MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHIFTS.
• Holiday Pay when YOU need it - We calculate your holiday pay separately, and you can request at anytime - perfect for planned breaks or last minute getaways.
• Dedicated Consultant - Our specialist consultants work closely with you to secure the best placements across the industry that match your skill set & preference.
• Total Flexibility - You are in full control of your schedule. Choose when and where you work
• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Access to Benefit Hub, giving you savings in major shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and much more.
• Free Access to Industry Qualifications - Including enhanced DBS and catering qualifications such as food safety level 2.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Successful candidates may need to complete relevant background checks

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include details in your application. All information will be handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.

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