Chef in Blackburn

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September!

Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Stockport area.

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 minimising waste
• Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service
• Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations

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 or willing to obtain is essential
• 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.

Pay rates are dependent on level of experience and role offered.