Temporary School Chef – Oxford, 8:30–2:30, Nutritious Meals

Manpower UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment is recruiting for a School Chef on behalf of an established school in Oxford. This temporary assignment runs for an initial 4 weeks with a potential extension based on sickness cover needs.

The role covers preparing meals for pupils and staff, cooking to school menus, and ensuring dietary and allergen requirements are met. DBS check is required, and the position is based in Oxford, working 23.75 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook, ideal in a school/education or high‑volume catering environment.
• Ability to cook from scratch and adapt recipes for dietary requirements and allergens.
• Enhanced DBS check in a school environment is required.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Knowledge of menu planning and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present school meals to a high standard following set menus and recipes.
• Ensure food prepared with nutritional guidelines and allergen/dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH compliance.
• Support portion control, plating and timely meal service.
• Assist with stock rotation, stock checks and maintaining a clean, organised kitchen.

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Manpower Recruitment is recruiting for a School Chef on behalf of an established school in Oxford. This temporary assignment runs for an initial 4 weeks with a potential extension based on sickness cover needs.

The role covers preparing meals for pupils and staff, cooking to school menus, and ensuring dietary and allergen requirements are met. DBS check is required, and the position is based in Oxford, working 23.75 hours per week.