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About The Role
Berkeley Scott seeks a Chef for temporary assignments across Croxley Green and nearby schools. This daytime position involves preparing nutritious, high-volume meals for pupils and staff. Duties include managing kitchen operations, upholding food safety standards, ordering stock, and leading or supporting kitchen teams. Candidates must ensure allergen and dietary needs are met while maintaining a clean, organised workspace. The contract is temporary with a competitive salary. Ideal applicants will hold relevant culinary qualifications and possess experience in volume catering, alongside strong organisational abilities. Working hours typically fall within school terms, offering a structured schedule without late evenings. This role suits a skilled Chef eager to apply their craft within an education setting.
School Chef - Watford and Surrounding Areas
School Chef Opportunities
Watford and Surrounding Areas | Immediate and Ongoing Roles
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Are you a passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role in education catering?
We are recruiting experienced School Chefs to work across schools in Watford and the surrounding areas. These positions offer a fantastic opportunity to use your culinary skills in a structured daytime environment, producing high-quality meals for pupils and staff.
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing and cooking nutritious, high-volume meals
- Managing kitchen operations and food safety standards
- Ordering and managing stock
- Leading or supporting kitchen teams
- Ensuring all allergen and dietary requirements are met
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen
Requirements
- Previous Chef experience, ideally in education, contract catering, or high-volume environments
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Strong knowledge of allergen management and food safety
- Reliable, professional, and able to work independently
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IMPORTANT DBS REQUIREMENT
A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate for the Child Workforce is essential for these roles.
Please note: An Adult Workforce DBS will NOT be accepted. Only a Child Workforce DBS (or Child and Adult Workforce DBS) is suitable for school environments.
If you are not currently in possession of the correct DBS, we may be able to assist with obtaining one.
Apply Today
Apply today to join our growing pool of school chefs across Watford, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Bushey, Hemel Hempstead, and surrounding areas.
Equal Opportunities
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality, or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites.
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