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About The Role
Berkeley Scott seeks an experienced Chef for temporary roles in Tottenham, supporting school kitchens as the new academic term begins. These positions suit culinary professionals wanting weekday, term-time hours with weekends free. You will prepare nutritious meals, manage kitchen operations, and uphold food safety standards across various education settings. Competitive pay is offered weekly, with potential for permanent placement. Additional shifts may be available during holidays for those seeking extra income. A £50 referral bonus rewards successful recommendations. Ideal candidates possess strong cooking skills, organizational ability, and adaptability to different school environments. This arrangement provides genuine work-life balance while utilizing your expertise.
Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting now!
Working with a range of education clients, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Tottenham area.
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This is an excellent opportunity for Chefs seeking weekday work, work-life balance, and the potential to secure long-term or permanent placements in school kitchens!
Benefits of Working as an Education Chef
- Term-time roles
- Competitive rates of pay
- Weekly pay
- Weekends off!
- Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays
- Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates
- £50 refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts
What You’ll Be Doing as an Education Chef
- Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff
- Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements
- Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
- Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste
- Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service
- Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations
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What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs
- Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef – preferably in a school or similar environment
- Right to work in the UK – sponsorship is not available for these roles
- Enhanced DBS with child workforce
- Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential
- A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people
- Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants
Rates of pay are dependent on experience and/or the specific site/client.
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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