School Chef - Townfields (CDC)

Doncaster City Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous LGPS pension

Wellbeing and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Benefits booklet

Job summary

Doncaster City Council invites applications for a School Chef at Townfields Primary School. The role involves leading a small team to prepare healthy meals during term time, 8:00am to 2:00pm, 30 hours per week with extra days.

Salary is Grade 6 (£26,403 - £27,255 pro rata). Closing date 13 August 2026. DBS required. Apply via the council’s jobs portal.

Qualifications

• Based at Townfields Primary School.
• Salary details: Grade 6 - £26,403 - £27,255 Pro rata (Pay award pending).
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, 30 Hours Per Week (term time plus 6 days).
• Working Hours: 8.00am – 2.00pm.
• Closing Date: 13.08.26.
• Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Responsibilities

• Lead a friendly team serving healthy nutritious meals in schools.
• Communicate effectively and supervise food preparation.

Skills

Commercial cooking

Staff supervision

Food prep

Communication

Job description

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location_on Location Town Field Primary School

Job profile for School Chef - Townfields (CDC)

School Chef - Townfields (CDC)

location_on Town Field Primary School 13/08/2026 School Chef - Townfields (CDC)

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Job details

Salary Grade 6 - £26,403 - £27,255 Pro Rata (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time Region Doncaster

Job category/type Catering

Date posted 03/08/2026

Job reference REQ23687

Attachments Front Line and Support 1a - job profile-1.docx Job Role Summary School Chef 2025.docx Benefits booklet.docx

Job description

Based at: Townfield Primary School

Salary details: Grade 6 - £26,403 - £27,255 Pro rata (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, 30 Hours Per Week (term time only plus 6 days)

Working Hours: 8.00am – 2.00pm

Closing Date: 13.08.26

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

Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

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

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 the 14th of August 26 and interviews are to be arranged.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Amanda Cawkwell Tel [phone], email address [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.

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU