School Kitchen Chef - Fresh, High-Volume Prep

Impact Food Group; Oxshott; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Food Group in Leatherhead is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our on-site team at Danes Hill School. Working Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm, 37.5 hours per week during term time (34.4 weeks per year), you will help prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff with a focus on quality, presentation and portion control.

You will work with the head chef, handle high-volume service (200+ covers), assist with salad counters, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment.
• Passion for cooking with fresh ingredients and delivering quality food.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Reliability and pride in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of main meals and snacks.
• Cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers).
• Supporting with occasional counter service and till work.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment at all times.

Skills

Chef experience

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

High-volume kitchen

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Impact Food Group in Leatherhead is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our on-site team at Danes Hill School. Working Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm, 37.5 hours per week during term time (34.4 weeks per year), you will help prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff with a focus on quality, presentation and portion control.

You will work with the head chef, handle high-volume service (200+ covers), assist with salad counters, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.