School Chef (CDC)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

Local government pension

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council seeks a School Chef to lead a friendly team delivering healthy, nutritious meals in schools. You will manage food preparation, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of service.

Experience in a commercial kitchen is required with the ability to train and support colleagues. Based in Doncaster with progression opportunities within the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience of cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage junior team members.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a friendly team serving healthy nutritious meals in schools.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and service.
• Work with school staff to plan and deliver meals.

Skills

Commercial kitchen cooking

Staff supervision

Food preparation

Job description

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.

Shortlisting will take place on the 9th October 2026 and interviews are to be confirmed.

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

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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.

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

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 6, £27,274 – £28,153 (pro-rata)

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Education

Sector: Schools

Job Role: Specialist