School Chefs - Glastonbury

Kellan Group; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Berkeley Scott are seeking experienced School Chefs for temporary assignments in Glastonbury and surrounding areas. Enhanced DBS is essential, with pay up to £23.00 per hour and weekly pay.

You will prepare nutritious meals for pupils and staff, support busy school kitchens and maintain high hygiene standards while catering for allergies and special dietary needs.

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 & safety standards
• Catering for allergens and special dietary requirements
• Assisting with stock control, food preparation and kitchen cleanliness

Skills

School catering experience

Allergen awareness

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

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 Cirencesterand 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 dependent 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 & 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 & 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.