Term-Time School Catering Chef - Nutritious Meals

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Chef to join the Old Buckenham Hall Catering team in Brettenham Park, Suffolk IP7 7PH. You will prepare meals for students and staff, following approved recipes, and ensure high standards of presentation and portion control.

This permanent, full-time role offers term-time working with 36.25 hours per week across 40.4 weeks per year, including a shift pattern. The position emphasizes food safety, allergen labelling, and contributing to school events while

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and allergen labelling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals, in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
• Present food to a high standard
• Have knowledge of key nutrient groups and specific dietary needs
• Serve food to staff and students, adhering to portion controls
• Contribute ideas for school events
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
• Undertake basic record-keeping as required
• Assist in the monitoring and arrangement of orderly and secure storage of supplies
• Operation and storage of catering equipment in accordance with instructions
• Assist in allergen labelling.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Chef to join the Old Buckenham Hall Catering team in Brettenham Park, Suffolk IP7 7PH. You will prepare meals for students and staff, following approved recipes, and ensure high standards of presentation and portion control.

This permanent, full-time role offers term-time working with 36.25 hours per week across 40.4 weeks per year, including a shift pattern. The position emphasizes food safety, allergen labelling, and contributing to school events while