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

Impact Food Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Free qualifications

Staff discount

Job summary

Impact Food Group is recruiting a Chef for a school location near Maidenhead. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am–2:30pm (35 hours per week) during 39 teaching weeks per year with a salary of £26,000 per annum. You will support the onsite Chef Manager in delivering freshly prepared meals for students and staff.

You should have chef experience (preferably in schools or contract catering), a passion for quality food, and strong teamwork. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of main meals and snacks.
• Cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers).
• Supporting with occasional counter service and till work.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment at all times.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Teamwork

Job description

Impact Food Group is recruiting a Chef for a school location near Maidenhead. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am–2:30pm (35 hours per week) during 39 teaching weeks per year with a salary of £26,000 per annum. You will support the onsite Chef Manager in delivering freshly prepared meals for students and staff.

You should have chef experience (preferably in schools or contract catering), a passion for quality food, and strong teamwork. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply.