School Kitchen Chef — Term-Time & Growth

Impact Food Group; Oxshott; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Food Group is hiring an onsite Chef at Danes Hill School, Leatherhead (KT22 0JG). The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm (37.5 hours/week) during term time.

You will help prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff, with a focus on quality, presentation and portioning for high-volume service. Join a team delivering great food in a school setting, with a positive work-life balance, free meals on shift, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment (but not essential)
• A 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
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• 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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Impact Food Group is hiring an onsite Chef at Danes Hill School, Leatherhead (KT22 0JG). The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm (37.5 hours/week) during term time.

You will help prepare fresh, seasonal meals for students and staff, with a focus on quality, presentation and portioning for high-volume service. Join a team delivering great food in a school setting, with a positive work-life balance, free meals on shift, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression.