School Chef

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL; Stainforth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

LGPS pension

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is recruiting a part-time School Chef (CDC) based in Stainforth, Doncaster. The role runs 31.25 hours per week during term time plus 6 days, with duties in a busy school kitchen and supervision of a small team. Salary is £27,274–£28,153 (pro-rata) for this permanent post.

Applicants should have experience in commercial cooking, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff while preparing nutritious meals for pupils. Closing date 8 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Clear communication in a school kitchen.
• Experience cooking in a commercial setting.
• Experience supervising staff and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a friendly team serving healthy, nutritious meals in schools.
• Communicate effectively with school staff and pupils.
• Perform food preparation skills and monitor kitchen operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial cooking

Staff supervision

Job description

School Chef (CDC)

Doncaster Council View all jobs

• Stainforth, South Yorkshire Doncaster
• £27,274-28,153 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time

12 hours ago

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

• Job reference REQ24047
• Date posted 29/09/2026
• Application closing date 08/10/2026
• Location Holy Family Catholic Primary
• Salary Grade 6, £27,274 - £28,153 (pro-rata)
• Contractual hours 31.25
• Basis Part time
• Job category/type Catering

Attachments

School Chef (CDC) Job description

Based at:

Stainforth Holy Family, Doncaster

Salary details:

Grade 6, £27,274 - £28,153 (pro-rata)

Contract Type:

Permanent, 31.25 Hours Per Week (term time only plus 6 days)

Working Hours:

7.45am - 2.30pm

Closing Date:

8th October 2026

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of School Chef.

Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?

We are looking to engage a School Chef to lead a friendly team serving healthy nutritious meals in schools. You must be able to communicate effectively and have experience of cooking in a commercial situation with staff supervision experience and food preparation skills. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Amanda Cawkwell, Tel: [phone], Email:

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