School Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals & Impact (32h/46w)

Kedleston Group Limited; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Elderbrook School in Kedlton Group is seeking a School Chef/Cook to join our busy kitchen team. This role is 32 hours per week across 46 weeks a year, delivering nutritious meals that support pupil health and wellbeing in a supportive school environment.

You’ll manage food ordering and stock, maintain high hygiene and safety standards, and assist with events and safeguarding. The successful candidate will be a team player with knowledge of dietary needs and budget management.

Qualifications

• A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Elderbrook School.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and dietary requirements.
• Experience working in catering or a similar role (school or education setting desirable).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage budgets and stock.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, drinks and snacks meeting pupils’ cultural and dietary needs
• Provide daily catering and support school events and special functions
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards
• Manage food ordering, stock control and work within an agreed budget
• Support pupil wellbeing, learning activities, and safeguarding policies

Skills

Team player

Food hygiene knowledge

Budget management

Stock control

Job description

Elderbrook School in Kedlton Group is seeking a School Chef/Cook to join our busy kitchen team. This role is 32 hours per week across 46 weeks a year, delivering nutritious meals that support pupil health and wellbeing in a supportive school environment.

You’ll manage food ordering and stock, maintain high hygiene and safety standards, and assist with events and safeguarding. The successful candidate will be a team player with knowledge of dietary needs and budget management.