School Chef

Manpower UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment is seeking a School Chef in Oxford to join a school catering team. The role is a fixed term contract for 4 weeks with a potential extension for the right candidate, working 23.75 hours per week.

Salary is up to £13.20 per hour depending on experience, with a DBS check and Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate preferred. You will prepare nutritious meals and support dietary requirements for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally in a school, education, or high-volume catering environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required for working with children.
• Experience working with children or in a school environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present school meals to a high standard following menus and recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared in line with nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Maintain food hygiene, health & safety and COSHH standards at all times.
• Support portion control, plating and timely service.
• Assist with stock rotation, basic stock checks and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Work with the Catering Manager and team; assist training of junior staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Food hygiene

Dietary requirements

Teamwork

Job description

Manpower Recruitment are recruiting for a School Chef, for an established School in Oxford.

The role is on a Fixed Term Contract for 4 weeks, with a chance to be extended for the right candidate.

The Pay would be up to £13.20ph depending on experience, working 23.75hrs per week

A valid DBS would be needed, due to environment.

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am–2:30pm

About the Role

We are recruiting a School Chef to join a friendly school catering team, responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff in line with school menus and dietary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present school meals to a high standard, following set menus and recipes
• Ensure all food is prepared in line with nutritional guidelines and allergen/dietary requirements (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free, religious/cultural needs)
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and COSHH standards at all time.
• Support with portion control, plating, and timely service
• Assist with stock rotation, basic stock checks, and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy.
• Work closely with the Catering Manager and team and support training of junior staff/catering assistants.
• Complete any required food hygiene and safeguarding training
• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally in a school, education, or high-volume catering environment
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety in a catering setting
• Ability to cook from scratch and adapt recipes for dietary needs and allergies.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Enhanced DBS check required (child workforce)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with children or in a school environment
• Basic knowledge of menu planning and cost control