School Chef – £18–£20ph

The Evolve Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay - £18-£20 per Hour

Monday to Friday – Daytime Hours

Flexible Working

Flexible Holiday Pay

Dedicated Consultant

Exclusive Discounts & Benefits

Free Industry Qualifications

Job summary

Enhance Catering are recruiting experienced and reliable School Chefs to support catering operations across our school sites. You will prepare fresh meals for pupils and staff, manage daily kitchen operations, and ensure high hygiene standards.

This role offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with approximately 6 hours per day, no evenings or weekends, and a dedicated consultant to help you find placements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or School Chef.
• Strong cooking skills and confidence working independently.
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Immediate availability is a strong advantage.
• Drivers with access to their own transport are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Working independently and managing daily kitchen operations.
• Organising food preparation and ensuring a smooth lunch service.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation of all meals.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently.

Skills

Chef experience

Cooking skills

Food safety

Organisation

Reliability

Transport access

Availability

Job description

School Chef – £18–£20ph | Monday to Friday | Immediate Starts

£18–£20 per hour | 6 hours per day | Daytime shifts | No weekends

Enhance Catering are recruiting experienced and reliable School Chefs to support catering operations across our school sites.

We're looking for confident, hands-on chefs who enjoy cooking fresh food, take pride in maintaining high standards and are comfortable working independently.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced chefs looking for great pay, regular daytime hours and a better work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Working independently and managing daily kitchen operations.
• Organising food preparation and ensuring a smooth lunch service.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Ensuring consistency, quality and presentation of all meals.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or School Chef.
• Strong cooking skills and confidence working independently.
• Good organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• A reliable, professional and flexible approach.
• Good knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
• Drivers with access to their own transport are highly desirable.
• Immediate availability is a strong advantage.

Previous school catering experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from chefs with experience in restaurants, hotels and other professional kitchens.

What We Offer

Excellent Pay – £18–£20 per Hour

Competitive hourly rates reflecting your experience.

Monday to Friday – Daytime Hours

Approximately 6 hours per day, with no evenings or weekends.

Flexible Working

Choose assignments that suit your availability across our school locations.

Flexible Holiday Pay

Holiday pay is calculated separately and can be requested when needed.

Dedicated Consultant

Our specialist consultants help find placements suited to your skills and preferences.

Exclusive Discounts & Benefits

Access to Benefit Hub, offering savings at major retailers, restaurants, gyms and more.

Free Industry Qualifications

Including enhanced DBS checks and Food Safety Level 2 qualifications.

Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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