Term-Time School Kitchen Chef

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bexley (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support access

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring for a school kitchen role at Beths Grammar School in Bexley. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.

The role offers term-time hours, with a Monday to Friday pattern, and includes extensive benefits. You will be part of a team delivering meals from breakfast through lunch and hospitality services, ensuring allergen awareness and HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum hands-on cooking experience.
• Experience cooking for large groups (100–1300 students).
• Experience following recipes in a catering setting.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Professional demeanor and positive approach.
• Basic food handling certification held.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, present, and serve food to company standards for breakfast, lunch, and hospitality.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure high standards.
• Adhere to Food Safety, Health & Safety, Allergen Awareness, COSHH, and HACCP regulations.
• Keep service counters and displays clean, well-stocked, and presentable.
• Portion and serve food according to needs.
• Complete daily/weekly cleaning in kitchen and storage areas.
• Safely handle waste and dispose of it properly.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries per procedures.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team for smooth catering service.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Health & Safety

Large-scale cooking

Follow recipes

Fresh produce

Work under pressure

Food hygiene cert

Job description

Sodexo is hiring for a school kitchen role at Beths Grammar School in Bexley. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for students and staff, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.

The role offers term-time hours, with a Monday to Friday pattern, and includes extensive benefits. You will be part of a team delivering meals from breakfast through lunch and hospitality services, ensuring allergen awareness and HACCP compliance.