School Kitchen Lead: Daytime High-Volume Meals

Berkeley Scott Limited; Croxley Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott Limited in Croxley Green and surrounding areas is seeking a qualified Chef for temporary daytime roles across multiple schools. You will prepare nutritious, high-volume meals for pupils and staff, manage kitchen operations, uphold food safety standards, order stock and lead or support kitchen teams.

Applicants should hold culinary qualifications and a Food Hygiene Certificate; a solid track record in education, contract catering or high-volume environments helps.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef experience, ideally in education, contract catering, or high-volume environments.
• Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Strong knowledge of allergen management and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking nutritious, high-volume meals for pupils and staff.
• Managing kitchen operations and maintaining food safety standards.
• Ordering and managing stock.
• Leading or supporting kitchen teams.
• Ensuring all allergen and dietary requirements are met.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen.

Skills

Allergen management

Food safety knowledge

Organisational abilities

High-volume catering experience

Education

Culinary qualifications

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Berkeley Scott Limited in Croxley Green and surrounding areas is seeking a qualified Chef for temporary daytime roles across multiple schools. You will prepare nutritious, high-volume meals for pupils and staff, manage kitchen operations, uphold food safety standards, order stock and lead or support kitchen teams.

Applicants should hold culinary qualifications and a Food Hygiene Certificate; a solid track record in education, contract catering or high-volume environments helps.