This temporary assignment as a School Chef (Temporary Assignment) in Oxford runs for an initial four weeks, with possible extension depending on sickness cover. Working 23.75 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 8:30am until 2:30pm, the postholder prepares and cooks nutritious meals for pupils and staff, following set menus and dietary needs. Pay reaches £13.20 hourly, based on experience. A valid Enhanced DBS certificate proves essential. Applicants should demonstrate catering experience, food hygiene knowledge, and the ability to work within a friendly school kitchen team. No evening or weekend shifts apply.
Manpower Recruitment is recruiting for a School Chef on behalf of an established school in Oxford. This is a temporary assignment for an initial 4-week period, with the potential to be extended subject to ongoing sickness cover requirements. The pay rate is up to £13.20 per hour, depending on experience, working 23.75 hours per week. Due to the nature of the environment, a valid Enhanced DBS check is required.
Location Oxford, Oxfordshire Hours andamp; Pattern Monday to Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm No evenings or weekends
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced School Chef to join a friendly catering team, responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff in line with school menus and dietary requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present school meals to a high standard, following set menus and recipes.
- Ensure all food is prepared in line with nutritional guidelines and allergen and dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free and cultural or religious needs.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH compliance at all times.
- Support portion control, plating and timely meal service.
- Assist with stock rotation, stock checks and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
- Work closely with the Catering Manager and wider catering team.
- Complete any required food hygiene and safeguarding training.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef or Cook, ideally within a school, education or high-volume catering environment.
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
- Ability to cook from scratch and adapt recipes to meet dietary requirements and allergies.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Enhanced DBS check (child workforce).
- Desirable Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Previous experience working within a school environment.
- Basic knowledge of menu planning and cost control.
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School Chef (Temporary Assignment) in Oxford employer: JAM Recruitment Ltd
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