At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and support a vibrant school community with your culinary skills.
- Company: Join the passionate catering team at Old Buckenham Hall.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, term-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a difference by providing nutritious meals for students and staff.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking and a passion for food presentation.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 25000 £ per year.
Old Buckenham Hall is seeking a Chef to join our Old Buckenham Hall Catering team. You will have a passion for overall belief in the importance of supporting the school’s aims and objectives through the provision of nutritious, appealing and varied meals for students, staff and visitors.
Key responsibilities / accountabilities:
- Prepare meals, in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
- Present food to a high standard
- Have knowledge of key nutrient groups and specific dietary needs
- Serve food to staff and students, adhering to portion controls
- Contribute ideas for school events
- Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
- Undertake basic record-keeping as required
- Assist in the monitoring and arrangement of orderly and secure storage of supplies
- Operation and storage of catering equipment in accordance with instructions
- Assist in allergen labelling.
How to apply:
For more information and to apply, please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal on our website. Closing date: 1 pm, 31 August 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Please Note: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, social media checks (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.
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