School Kitchen Chef — Creative, Term-Time Hours & Growth

Aspens Services Ltd; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work during school term-time

£15 per hour

Great work-life balance

Career growth

Training & apprenticeship

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We are looking for a Cook in one of our schools to bring our menus to life with healthy, nutritious meals for students and staff.

You will work Monday to Friday during school term time, around 30 hours a week for 38 weeks a year, earning £15 per hour. We offer training, development and a supportive team in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of education catering and ability to work with fresh ingredients.
• Solid health and safety practices and awareness of food hygiene standards.
• Strong craft skills to prepare menus accurately and with quality.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn while supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Creative Menu Execution: Preparing provided menus with craft skills.
• Safety Champion: Adhering to Food Hygiene, Allergen, and Health & Safety standards.
• Hospitality Production: Fulfilling high-quality hospitality requests for events or clients.
• Building Connections: Developing relationships with school clients and students.
• Service with a Smile: Providing friendly, professional customer service.

Skills

Education catering knowledge

Health & safety practices

Craft skills

Self-motivated and trainable

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We are looking for a Cook in one of our schools to bring our menus to life with healthy, nutritious meals for students and staff.

You will work Monday to Friday during school term time, around 30 hours a week for 38 weeks a year, earning £15 per hour. We offer training, development and a supportive team in a growing company.