School Kitchen Pro: Weekdays, Nutritious Meals

Berry Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

No evenings or weekends

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Darlington is seeking an experienced School Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff at a Darlington school. The temporary role runs from Friday 13th November 2026 until mid/end December, with hours 7:15am–1:15pm, 30 hours per week, and a pay rate of £16.89 per hour, paid weekly.

Key duties include following menus, accommodating dietary requirements, maintaining hygiene standards, monitoring temperatures, and keeping the kitchen clean and efficient.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Chef or Cook, ideally within a school or similar catering environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy kitchen.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate is required, ideally registered with the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Following planned menus and catering for dietary requirements, allergies and food intolerance's.
• Ensuring food hygiene, health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Monitoring food temperatures and completing relevant kitchen records.
• Managing portion control and minimising food waste.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
• Supporting with stock rotation, deliveries and food storage.
• Working efficiently to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.

Skills

Chef/Cook experience

Food hygiene & safety

Allergens & dietary awareness

Independent kitchen work

Organization & time management

Reliable & flexible

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate (Update Service)

Job description

Berry Recruitment Darlington is seeking an experienced School Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals for pupils and staff at a Darlington school. The temporary role runs from Friday 13th November 2026 until mid/end December, with hours 7:15am–1:15pm, 30 hours per week, and a pay rate of £16.89 per hour, paid weekly.

Key duties include following menus, accommodating dietary requirements, maintaining hygiene standards, monitoring temperatures, and keeping the kitchen clean and efficient.