School Kitchen Chef - Term-Time, Flexible Hours

Elior Uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension

Discounts

Job summary

Paddington Academy is seeking a Chef to join the Elior UK team. This full-time role, based in London, runs Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm, for 32.5 hours per week during term time. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and energy.

We value strong food hygiene, teamwork and partial independence, plus a positive, proactive approach to delivering high-quality meals in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced catering operation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene, safety and compliance standards.
• A genuine passion for producing nutritious, great tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, high-quality meals that support students’ wellbeing, focus and energy
• Inspire consistency and pride in every dish, maintaining excellent standard of quality, presentation and portioning
• Lead by example in food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, create a safe and welcoming environment
• Support and uplift the wider team, sharing knowledge and helping others succeed

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Paddington Academy is seeking a Chef to join the Elior UK team. This full-time role, based in London, runs Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm, for 32.5 hours per week during term time. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and energy.

We value strong food hygiene, teamwork and partial independence, plus a positive, proactive approach to delivering high-quality meals in a school setting.