School Chef

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional education agency is seeking a dedicated School Chef to join a welcoming school in Retford, starting September 2025. This part-time, term-time position involves preparing nutritious meals and ensuring food safety standards. Applicants should have previous catering experience and a Food Hygiene certificate. Competitive pay and ongoing training will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing education and training

Supportive consultants

Flexible placements

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or catering experience.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to complete.
• Ability to adhere to food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious school meals.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.
• Support kitchen operations during lunch service.

Skills

Catering experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic

Education

Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

School Chef – Retford
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 2:15pm (temporary / term-time only)

Academics is looking for a dedicated School Chef to join a welcoming school in Retford this September. This part-time, term-time role is ideal for someone with catering experience seeking flexible daytime hours.

As an education agency, Academics are dedicated to supporting our staff members in their professional development and opening doors for new employment opportunities across Retford, Nottinghamshire.

This School Chef Role Includes:

* Preparing and serving nutritious school meals
* Maintaining food hygiene and safety standards
* Supporting kitchen operations during lunch service

What You’ll Need to work as a School Chef:

* Basic and Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate (preferred)
* Previous kitchen or catering experience
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to complete one)
* The ability to work in a fast paced environment
* Strong work ethic

Why Join Academics to work across Retford, Nottinghamshire?

* Competitive weekly pay (PAYE – no umbrella fees)
* Local, flexible placements in Retford
* Supportive, experienced consultants on hand at any time
* Ongoing education and training
* Exclusive CPD using Academics online training platform

Apply now to start your next role as a School Chef in Retford!

If you would like to hear more about this temporary, School Chef post please call our Academics, Doncaster team.