School Kitchen Chef: Fast-Paced, High-Volume Meals

Cater Care; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with Superannuation

Professional development

Employee discounts

Uniform provided

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Cater Care is seeking a skilled Chef to join our kitchen team at an educational facility in Ipswich. You will prepare and present meals for students and staff, supporting high-volume production and ensuring excellent service in a busy environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Commercial Cookery qualification, have experience in education settings, and can work both autonomously and as part of a cooperative team. Competitive pay and benefit programs accompany this permanent full-time role.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Experience in education sector preferred
• Proven ability to handle high-volume meal production
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for students and staff
• Support high-volume and bulk meal production
• Deliver professional and friendly customer service
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen environment
• Adhere to food safety and workplace health and safety standards
• Provide efficient service with a positive, proactive approach

Skills

Trade qualification

Education sector experience

High-volume prep

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Autonomous & team player

Job description

Cater Care is seeking a skilled Chef to join our kitchen team at an educational facility in Ipswich. You will prepare and present meals for students and staff, supporting high-volume production and ensuring excellent service in a busy environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Commercial Cookery qualification, have experience in education settings, and can work both autonomously and as part of a cooperative team. Competitive pay and benefit programs accompany this permanent full-time role.