School Chef

The Evolve Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£19–£25/hour)

Holiday pay

Dedicated consultant

Flexible scheduling

Discounts & benefits

Industry qualifications access

Job summary

Enhance Catering is recruiting School Cooks for a September start across Kent. Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation, delivering fresh, seasonal food to school sites, while supervising the kitchen team and ensuring food safety compliance.

We offer competitive pay (£19–£25 per hour), holiday pay, a dedicated consultant, and flexible scheduling. Opportunities for ongoing temporary and permanent roles with industry qualifications provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school catering kitchen.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and maintain high standards.
• Comfortable supervising and developing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team management

Seasonal cooking

Job description

School Chef's- £19 - £25 an hour

Enhance Catering is recruiting School Cooks to lead the catering operations for our client's school sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands‑on chef's who enjoys leading a team, working with fresh ingredients, and delivering a high‑quality food service.

We are recruiting for a September start with a lot of ongoing temporary and permanent roles available across Kent. Pay will be £19 to £25 an hour.

What You'll be doing

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

What We Offer

• Industry Leading Pay Rates - Competitive hourly rates for all Chef roles. £19-£25 an hour
• Holiday Pay when YOU need it - We calculate your holiday pay separately, and you can request at anytime - perfect for planned breaks or last minute getaways.
• Dedicated Consultant - Our specialist consultants work closely with you to secure the best placements across the industry that match your skill set & preference.
• Total Flexibility - You are in full control of your schedule. Choose when and where you work
• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Access to Benefit Hub, giving you savings in major shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and much more.
• Free Access to Industry Qualifications - Including enhanced DBS and catering qualifications such as food safety level 2.

Successful candidates may need to complete relevant background checks

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

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