School Chefs - Glastonbury

Berkeley Scott Limited; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible shifts

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Ongoing academic year work

Job summary

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced School Chefs for temporary assignments in Glastonbury and surrounding areas, paying up to £23.00 per hour depending on experience, with weekly pay and holiday pay. The roles follow school hours across term time.

You’ll join a team supporting daily kitchen operations in educational settings, from primary schools to academies, balancing food safety and allergen management while remaining reliable across sickness, holidays and vacancies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chef experience

Enhanced DBS

Independent worker

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks experienced School Chefs for temporary assignments in Glastonbury and nearby areas, paying up to £23.00 hourly depending on experience, with weekly and holiday pay. The working pattern follows school hours across term time. Successful applicants hold an enhanced DBS and can prepare nutritious meals for pupils and staff. Duties include supporting daily kitchen operations, upholding food hygiene and health and safety standards, and adapting quickly to varied educational settings such as primary schools, secondary schools and academies. These positions cover sickness, holidays and vacancies, so dependability and the ability to contribute from day one prove essential.

School Chefs Required — Enhanced DBS Essential Glastonbury and Surrounding Locations | Up to £23.00 per Hour (DOE) | Weekly Pay

Berkeley Scott are recruiting experienced School Chefs for a range of temporary assignments across Cirencester and the surrounding locations. We work with a variety of primary schools, secondary schools, academies and educational settings, providing temporary chef cover for holidays, sickness, vacancies and additional operational support. We are looking for dependable chefs who can hit the ground running in busy catering environments.

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 and 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 £23.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Weekly pay and 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.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.