School Chef

Connect2TalentSolutions; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering solutions provider is seeking an experienced School Chef to deliver high-quality, home-cooked meals for pupils and staff. Responsibilities include preparing meals, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have catering experience, knowledge of HACCP procedures, and strong leadership skills. This role demands creativity in menu planning and a commitment to exceeding student expectations in service quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a school kitchen or a similar environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all catering requirements including pupil meals, events, meetings and functions.
• Plan, prepare and cook fresh, home‑made food to the standards required.
• Ensure food from your section is high quality, well‑presented and compliant with safety procedures.
• Maintain efficient running of your section and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of HACCP procedures

Menu planning

Customer service

Job description

Connect2TalentSolutions are seeking an experienced and dedicated School Chef.

The Chef will be supporting the Catering Manager in delivering high-quality, home‑cooked food for pupils, staff, events, meetings, lettings and school functions, ensuring all activities meet School, Ofsted, Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver all catering requirements including pupil meals, events, meetings and functions.
• Plan, prepare and cook fresh, home‑made food to the standards required by the School and Ofsted.
• Ensure food from your section is high quality, well‑presented and compliant with HACCP procedures.
• Maintain smooth and efficient running of your section.
• Control portion sizes and monitor waste.
• Correctly issue, use and account for supplies; follow stock rotation and assist with stock taking.
• Contribute to menu planning, including new concepts, food trends and styles of service.
• Ensure catering staff can communicate allergens and dish contents to students / staff.
• Supervise shifts when required, ensuring meals meet quality, safety and hygiene legislation.
• Provide prompt, efficient and customer‑focused service, exceeding student expectations.
• Ensure all food from your section is cooked, presented and served to School standards with innovation.
• Supervise and train trainee chefs within your section.