School Chef (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is recruiting a School Chef (CDC) based at Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy. The role is 30 hours per week, permanent term-time plus six days, with salary Grade 6 (£27,274 - £28,153 pro rata) and an hourly rate of £14.14 - £14.59. Closing date 12 November 2026.

Flexible working requests are welcomed. You will lead the school kitchen, supervise the catering team, prepare meals from approved menus, manage orders and stock, and ensure allergen procedures and food safety

Qualifications

• Practical catering experience
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to motivate a team
• Provide friendly service for children
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required

Responsibilities

• To lead the day-to-day school kitchen and supervise the catering team
• Preparing and serving meals using approved menus, recipes and portion sizes
• Providing authorised special diets and following allergen procedures
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards
• Managing food orders, stock, waste and daily catering records
• Working with school colleagues and catering management to improve the service and encourage meal uptake

Job description

Job profile for School Chef (CDC)

School Chef (CDC)

Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy 12/11/2026

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

Job details

Salary Grade 6 £27,274 - £28,153 pro rata

Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Catering

Date posted 04/11/2026

Job reference REQ24319

Attachments attachment Front Line and Support 1a - job profile-1.docx attachment Benefits booklet.docx attachment School Chef JRS Oct 26.docx

Job description

Based at: Conisbrough Ivanhoe Primary Academy

Salary details: Grade 6, £27,274 - £28,153 (pro-rata – hourly rate £14.14 - £14.59)

Contract Type: Permanent; Term Time + 6 days

Hours: 30 hours – 8am to 2pm

Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including job share and part-time.

Closing date: 12.11.26

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

Are you motivated to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment? We have an opportunity for you. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering positive outcomes for our community.

Duties include:

• To lead the day-to-day school kitchen and supervise the catering team
• Preparing and serving meals using approved menus, recipes and portion sizes
• Providing authorised special diets and following allergen procedures
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards
• Managing food orders, stock, waste and daily catering records
• Working with school colleagues and catering management to improve the service and encourage meal uptake

What you will bring to the role:

You’ll bring practical catering experience, good organisational skills and the ability to motivate a team. You’ll take pride in preparing quality meals, working safely and providing a friendly service for children, please refer to the person specification for the essential qualifications and experience.

Details on what it is like working for us (service/team):

You’ll lead your school kitchen with support from our wider Schools Catering Team. We share ideas, celebrate achievements and provide training and practical guidance, it’s a busy hands‑on role where you can see the difference your work makes to children every day.

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.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place on 13.11.26 and interviews are anticipated on TBC.

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

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 www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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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.

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

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