Term-Time School Chef: Nutritious Meals for Pupils

Aramark; Bayston Hill; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee Benefits app

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef to join Oakmeadow Primary School, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury. This role involves cooking nutritious meals for pupils and staff in a term-time schedule (38 weeks per year) with a 30-hour week and Monday–Friday pattern.

Benefits include life assurance, pension, Employee Benefits app, training, and career progression within a global organisation. Enhanced DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in catering environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals for pupils and staff.
• Support day-to-day operation of the school kitchen.
• Ensure meals meet menus, nutritional standards, and portion controls.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with food safety regs.
• Complete food safety records and due diligence documentation.
• Support wider catering team to deliver an excellent dining experience.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Catering/culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef to join Oakmeadow Primary School, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury. This role involves cooking nutritious meals for pupils and staff in a term-time schedule (38 weeks per year) with a 30-hour week and Monday–Friday pattern.

Benefits include life assurance, pension, Employee Benefits app, training, and career progression within a global organisation. Enhanced DBS checks apply.