School Chefs - Cirencester

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible shifts

Full-time/Part-time opportunities

Ongoing academic-year work

Multiple locations

Job summary

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced School Chefs for Cirencester on temporary assignments across town and surrounding areas. You will prepare nutritious meals for pupils and staff, support daily kitchen operations and uphold hygiene standards in busy school environments. Enhanced DBS is essential.

Pay rates reach up to £23.00 per hour (DOE) with weekly pay, holiday pay, and flexible shifts. Ongoing work across Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon and nearby

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in schools or education catering.
• Current Enhanced DBS Certificate.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate.
• Strong understanding of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Support day-to-day running of school kitchens.
• Maintain food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Cater for allergens and dietary requirements.
• Assist with stock control, prep and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Enhanced DBS confidence

Food hygiene level 2

Independent working

Reliability

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced School Chefs – Cirencester for temporary assignments across the town and nearby areas. Working in primary, secondary and academy kitchens, successful applicants provide cover for sickness, holidays and vacancies. Duties include preparing nutritious meals for pupils and staff, supporting daily kitchen operations, and upholding food hygiene plus health and safety standards. An enhanced DBS certificate is essential. Candidates must be dependable, able to work unsupervised, and confident in busy catering settings. Assignments offer flexible working patterns, weekly pay, holiday pay, and rates reaching £23.00 per hour depending on experience. This role suits qualified chefs with school or similar catering backgrounds. School Chefs Required andndash; Enhanced DBS Essential Cirencester and Surrounding Locations | Up to andpound;23.00 per Hour (DOE) | Weekly Pay

What You''ll Be Doing:

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff
• Supporting the day-to-day running of school kitchens
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health andamp; safety standards
• Catering for allergens and special dietary requirements
• Assisting with stock control, food preparation and kitchen cleanliness

Essential Requirements:

• Previous Chef experience within schools, education catering, care homes, contract catering or high-volume kitchens
• A current Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate
• Strong understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements
• Reliable, professional and able to work independently

What We Offer:

• Pay rates of up to andpound;23.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Weekly pay andamp; Holiday Pay
• Flexible shifts and assignments
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Ongoing work throughout the academic year
• Opportunities across Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon and surrounding areas
• Friendly and supportive Berkeley Scott team

The Nature of the Work:

These positions are offered on a temporary basis, and assignments can vary depending on client requirements. Opportunities may include covering:

• Staff holidays and annual leave
• Short and long-term sickness absence
• Vacant positions whilst permanent recruitment is taking place
• Maternity, paternity and other planned leave
• Increased workload and seasonal demand
• Additional support during busy periods, events and school functions

Assignments can range from single-day bookings to longer-term placements lasting several weeks or months, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work across a variety of educational catering environments.

If you have a current Enhanced DBS and are looking to secure work for the new school term, we''d love to hear from you.

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