At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and serve nutritious meals for students in various schools.
- Company: Join Berkeley Scott, a supportive team in educational catering.
- Benefits: Earn up to £23.00 per hour with flexible shifts and weekly pay.
- Other info: Opportunities across Gloucestershire with ongoing work throughout the academic year.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Previous chef experience and an Enhanced DBS certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 23 - 23 £ per hour.
Berkeley Scott is seeking School Chefs for temporary assignments across Gloucestershire, starting in September. These roles involve preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff within various educational settings, including primary and secondary schools.
Candidates must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate. We work with a variety of primary schools, secondary schools, academies and other educational settings, providing temporary chef cover for holidays, sickness, vacancies and additional operational support. We are looking for dependable chefs who can hit the ground running in busy catering environments.
What You'll Be Doing- Preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff
- Supporting the day-to-day running of school kitchens
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards
- Catering for allergens and special dietary requirements
- Assisting with stock control, food preparation and kitchen cleanliness
- Previous chef experience within schools, education catering, care homes, contract catering or high-volume kitchens
- A current Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Food Hygiene Level 3 Certificate
- Strong understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements
- Reliable, professional and able to work independently
- Pay rates of up to £23.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Weekly pay and holiday pay
- Flexible shifts and assignments
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Ongoing work throughout the academic year
- Opportunities across Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weston‑Super‑Mare, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon and surrounding areas
- Friendly and supportive Berkeley Scott team
These positions are offered on a temporary basis, and assignments can vary depending on client requirements. Opportunities may include covering staff holidays and annual leave, short and long-term sickness absence, vacant positions while permanent recruitment is taking place, maternity, paternity and other planned leave, increased workload and seasonal demand, and additional support during busy periods, events and school functions. Assignments can range from single-day bookings to longer-term placements lasting several weeks or months, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work across a variety of educational catering environments.
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.
