School Chef: Fresh, High-Volume Meals (Term-Time)

Impact Food Group; Codsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No evenings or weekends

School holidays off

Free meals on shift

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is seeking a Chef for Codsall Community High School to support the on-site Chef Manager in preparing high-quality meals for students and staff during term time. The role runs 7.30am–3pm, Monday to Friday, 37 weeks per year, with no evenings or weekends and holidays off.

You will work with fresh ingredients, maintain kitchen hygiene, and help deliver great food for 200+ covers daily. Training, progression, and staff meals on shift are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment.
• Passion for cooking with fresh ingredients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Reliability and pride in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of main meals and snacks
• Cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers)
• Supporting with occasional counter service and till work
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment

Skills

Chef experience

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is seeking a Chef for Codsall Community High School to support the on-site Chef Manager in preparing high-quality meals for students and staff during term time. The role runs 7.30am–3pm, Monday to Friday, 37 weeks per year, with no evenings or weekends and holidays off.

You will work with fresh ingredients, maintain kitchen hygiene, and help deliver great food for 200+ covers daily. Training, progression, and staff meals on shift are included.