Term-Time School Chef: Fresh, High-Volume Meals

Impact Food Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Ongoing training and career progressio

Access to free qualifications

Staff discount scheme across 850+ 1

Job summary

Impact Food Group in the Basildon area is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our school catering team. You’ll assist the onsite Chef Manager, preparing high-quality, freshly cooked meals for students and staff, and help deliver meals for 200+ covers daily.

This role offers a stable term-time schedule (37 weeks per year) with no evenings or weekends, plus benefits such as free meals on shift, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities within our expanding school catering service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment.
• 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.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of main meals and snacks
• Cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers)
• Support with occasional counter service and till work
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment

Skills

Chef experience

High-volume kitchen

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Job description

Impact Food Group in the Basildon area is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our school catering team. You’ll assist the onsite Chef Manager, preparing high-quality, freshly cooked meals for students and staff, and help deliver meals for 200+ covers daily.

This role offers a stable term-time schedule (37 weeks per year) with no evenings or weekends, plus benefits such as free meals on shift, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities within our expanding school catering service.