Term-Time School Chef - Healthy Meals & Team Kitchen

Kedleston Group; North Cheam; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing helpline

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Life cover

Job summary

Brookways School in North Cheam, part of Kedleston Group, is seeking a dedicated School Chef to prepare nutritious meals for students. This term-time role runs 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am–2.30pm, with 39 weeks plus 6 weeks' holiday allowance.

You will follow school menus, maintain high hygiene standards, manage kitchen stock, and work as part of a supportive team to deliver balanced and appealing meals for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, preferably in a school or similar environment.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Friendly and approachable, with a passion for providing great food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of healthy meals in line with school menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Manage food storage, stock levels, and kitchen supplies.
• Follow food safety regulations and school policies.
• Work efficiently as part of a team to serve meals on time.
• Assist in planning menus to provide balanced and appealing meals for students.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Fast-paced kitchen

Team player

Job description

Brookways School in North Cheam, part of Kedleston Group, is seeking a dedicated School Chef to prepare nutritious meals for students. This term-time role runs 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am–2.30pm, with 39 weeks plus 6 weeks' holiday allowance.

You will follow school menus, maintain high hygiene standards, manage kitchen stock, and work as part of a supportive team to deliver balanced and appealing meals for pupils.