School Chefs - Taunton

Berkeley Scott; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to £23/hour

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Ongoing work year round

Opportunities across Taunton and area

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited is recruiting experienced School Chefs for temporary assignments across Taunton and surrounding areas, with September starts available. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff, support the daily running of school kitchens and maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Enhanced DBS is essential. Pay is up to £23.00 per hour depending on experience, with weekly pay and holiday pay included.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in schools or educational catering.
• Valid Enhanced DBS certificate is required.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 certificate required.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements is essential.
• Reliable and professional; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

School catering experience

Independent worker

Reliable

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting experienced School Chefs for temporary assignments across Taunton and surrounding areas, with September starts available. These roles involve preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff, supporting the daily running of school kitchens, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety. Assignments cover primary schools, secondary schools, academies and other educational settings, providing cover for holidays, sickness, vacancies and extra operational support. Chefs should be dependable, able to hit the ground running, and confident working in busy catering environments. An enhanced DBS is essential. Pay is up to £23.00 per hour depending on experience, with weekly pay and holiday pay included.

School Chefs Required - Enhanced DBS Essential. September Starts Available. Taunton 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 Taunton and surrounding locations ahead of the new school term in September. 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 3 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.

• 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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