School chef jobs in United Kingdom

We are hiring for a Chef Manager at Poplar Primary School, Merton who wants to ensure our future generations are provided with nutritionally balanced and tasty food.

Chef de Partie - Richmond upon Thames, London. We are looking for two Chef de Parties to join one of our school catering teams.

Days per week: Monday to Friday.Qualification needed: NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.Term time / 52 weeks: Term time.We are looking for a Chef Manager to lead one of our school catering teams.The position will be responsible for providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, mana

Relief Chef Manager - Lambeth, London. We are looking for Relief Cook Managers to join our school catering teams to help support local contracts.

Opportunity: Relief School Chef Manager - Term-Time Only. Are you an experienced and passionate Chef Manager looking for a flexible, rewarding role in the education sector?. We are currently seeking a Relief Chef Manage.

AGENCY SCHOOL CHEFS - TEMPORORY ONGOING SHIFTS. Join our team as a School Chef and contribute to the well-being of students across schools in London postcodes & be able to confidently showcase your skills/experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Chef or Chef Manager looking for a move with a better work. Chef Manager Secondary School Catering. We are recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead a busy secondary school catering operation in Whitton.

Executive Head Chef - Independent School - Monday to Friday Lifestyle - £52K. Looking for an Executive Head Chef role with real work–life balance, while still delivering high-quality food and hospitality?.

Demi Chef De Partie - London Demi Chef de Partie/ Chef We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham. Our Permit Rooms can be found in Brighton and Cambridge, Oxford and London! Plus, we have a range of kitchens to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home! As well as running busy sites with big teams, we also understand the importance of doing more. From planting trees with our teams in the UK & India, tying Rakhis with our guests, to our dedication to helping to feed children through Meal for a Meal. As of January 2024, we have donated 20 million meals (and counting) to children in the UK and India. As a Dishoomwalle, you contribute 55 meals per shift to this cause. We're looking for a talented Demi Chef de Partie to join us. You love to cook and learn new skills; and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment. You are a master of your section. Whether it is breakfast, fryer, curry or Tandoor, you ensure it's prepped and ready for a first-class service, clean and organised at all times. As you grow and develop with Dishoom, you'll receive annual pay increases over three years. How we'll support you At Dishoom, we care about supporting you and your well-being (inside and outside of work). With this, we tend to think about our team's well-being in four different ways: Financial Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash. Access to our savings support & financial health planning tool. Up to 50% off when dining at Dishoom with friends and family. Mental & Physical All Babus (Managers) are fully trained in mental health support & First Aid. Dedicated support from our confidential advice helpline - available to you or someone in your household - 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Free fitness sessions every month (including yoga and spin classes). Plus, discounted memberships with leading gyms and studios. Calling all cricket fans, we have our very own Dishoom Premier League (an in-house cricket tournament) where you get to compete with your team at Lord's. Social We're a growing company and love nothing more than bringing our teams (and families) together to celebrate everyone's hard work across the year. You'll be invited to our: • Family Mela (Family summer festival), • Huge Christmas celebration Plus, we host regular team events across our cafes. • Team members who work at Dishoom for 5 years are invited to attend Bombay Bootcamp - an incredible once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of Bombay with our co-founders (over 200 people attended last year)! What to expect • Contracted minimum 45 hours per week, across 5 days., • 31,500 per year inclusive of tronc. We pay on a monthly basis., • Weekly changing rota, requiring flexibility Monday - Sunday., • Access to our award-winning training programmes and support. We focus on your development from day one and proudly promoted 211 Dishoomwalles last year!, • The usual number of days holiday a year - paid for, including tronc. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and if you have children, we'll provide one extra day to take them to their first day at school., • We'll provide the Chef whites! Have you got Seva? We believe we are at our happiest when we are contributing to the world to the best of our abilities. This goes beyond just serving people, we take them in and truly look after them. Guests and team alike. At Dishoom - everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us. Kitchen, Cooking, Catering, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Food Preparation, Sanitation, Hospitality, Food Quality, Chef, Cook, Catering, Cook Chef, Line Chef, Section Chef, Demi Chef de Partie, Line Cook, Chef Cook

Chef de Partie - London We are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Hospitality. Looking after people is at the core of what we do and we work hard to make life at Dishoom the best it can be. Since 2010, our restaurants have celebrated the Irani cafes and all of the food and drink of Bombay. We have Dishoom Cafes across London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our Permit Rooms can be found in Brighton and Cambridge, Oxford and Portobello Road! Plus, we have a range of kitchens to ensure our guests can enjoy our food at home! As well as running busy sites with big teams, we also understand the importance of doing more. From planting trees with our teams in the UK & India, tying Rakhis with our guests, to our dedication to helping to feed children through Meal for a Meal. As of January 2024, we have donated 20 million meals (and counting) to children in the UK and India. As a Dishoomwalle, you contribute 55 meals per shift to this cause. We are looking for a Chef de Partie to join the team in our Cafes in London! How we'll support you At Dishoom, we care about supporting you and your well-being (inside and outside of work). With this, we tend to think about our team's well-being in four different ways: Financial Free weekly wage advances and emergency cash. Access to our savings support & financial health planning tool. Up to 50% off when dining at Dishoom with friends and family. Mental & Physical All Babus (Managers) are fully trained in mental health support & First Aid. Dedicated support from our confidential advice helpline - available to you or someone in your household - 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Free fitness sessions every month (including yoga and spin classes). Plus, discounted memberships with leading gyms and studios. Calling all cricket fans, we have our very own Dishoom Premier League (an in-house cricket tournament) where you get to compete with your team at Lord's. Social We're a growing company and love nothing more than bringing our teams (and families) together to celebrate everyone's hard work across the year. You'll be invited to our: • Family Mela (Family summer festival), • Huge Christmas celebration Plus, we host regular team events across our cafes. • Team members who work at Dishoom for 5 years are invited to attend Bombay Bootcamp - an incredible once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of Bombay with our co-founders (over 200 people attended last year)! What to expect: • Competitive salary inclusive of tronc. We pay on a monthly basis., • A full-time role working across 5 days, Monday - Sunday availability required., • We're an all day dining Bar-cafe, meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts (not the usual always late nights!), • Access to our award-winning training programmes and support. We focus on your development from day one and proudly promoted 211 Dishoomwalles last year!, • The usual number of days holiday a year - paid for, including tronc. Our sites are closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and if you have children, we'll provide one extra day to take them to their first day at school., • We'll provide the Chef whites! Have you got Seva? We believe we are at our happiest when we are contributing to the world to the best of our abilities. This goes beyond just serving people, we take them in and truly look after them. Guests and team alike. So, what are we looking for? As a Chef de Partie: • You will be on point for the preparation of our Tandoor or Curry section., • You know the way around a Tandoor oven like the back of your hand and have perfected the preparation of our marinades., • You will support the team on the pass by helping to receive orders coming in, and ensure we have the most first-class approach to food wastage. At Dishoom - everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply for roles with us. Kitchen, Cooking, Catering, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Food Preparation, Sanitation, Hospitality, Food Quality, Chef, Cook, Catering, Cook Chef, Line Chef, Section Chef, Demi Chef de Partie, Line Cook, Chef Cook

School Commis Chef - Hounslow. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef

Chef Manager - Hounslow. Exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our State School in Hounslow. Could you shine as Chartwells's next Chef Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:.

We are looking for a Chef Manager to lead one of our school catering teams.

ABOUT US Chef Works is the only truly global hospitality uniform company, manufacturing and distributing across 90+ countries. As chefs travel the world, the reputations of Chef Works and Bragard travel with them — built on quality design, consistency, and outstanding customer service. Rooted in the kitchen and evolving to Front of House, we focus on fit-for-purpose uniforms that are stylish, comfortable and durable, with the breadth of range to outfit every hospitality professional. We LOVE hospitality! THE CANDIDATE You have a broad view of the industry, are motivated by results and thrive in a collaborative, creative environment. • A background in sales or operations within, the hospitality industry is key., • A well-developed network of chefs, F&B managers, owners, operators and procurement personnel., • Chef Works is a young, fresh brand with Bragard offering the epitome of French tradition and exquisitely designed uniforms, • This BDM role requires an energetic, passionate, and self-motivated person, • Must be an organised, detail driven, good communicator, • IT literate and adept at compliant social media and CRM, • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities, • Problem solving and analytical skills TOGETHER We are a growing dynamic team who work with the latest technology alongside old-school customer relationships to share and grow the Chef Works and BRAGARD culinary and hospitality uniform collections across the UK and Ireland. JOB DESCRIPTION • Identify new sales opportunities in your designated region to meet/exceed targets set by senior management., • Work closely with colleagues to develop introductions and referrals across the UK., • Attend customer site visits or host customers at the Chef Works & Bragard UK showroom in London to deliver presentations., • Work with customers to develop appropriate uniform solutions from the Chef Works, Bragard and third-party collections., • Develop key customer relationships (influencers and decision makers) across all target sectors., • Work closely with Marketing to identify and share potential influencers., • Populate and regularly update CRM on live opportunities and leads. Ongoing management of CRM is mandatory., • Manage existing distributors in given region, identifying and developing new distributors where requested., • Deliver ongoing training and support to distributor sales teams., • Where Chef Works Europe signs a Global or National contract, manage associated locations within your region., • Report on competitor strategy and activity., • Attend trade exhibitions and networking events as required by Marketing., • Report and communicate accurately and on time., • The sales role will require travel with occasional early starts and late finishes., • Uphold the Chef Works core values and represent the Chef Works and Bragard brands appropriately at all times. WHY CHEF WORKS? • Competitive market salary (dependent on experience) reviewed annually., • Commissions paid monthly, based on agreed performance., • Up to 5% employee pension contribution matched by Chef Works., • Company Car (hybrid or fully electric)., • Annual wellbeing contribution., • 21 days holiday plus public holidays., • Laptop, mobile phone, company credit card. REPORTING This role will report directly to the UK Commercial Director of Chef Works Europe Ltd. Commencing with a 3-month probation period. LOCATION A combination of working across North London, the London showroom and occasionally from home or across the UK. THINK WE ARE A MATCH? Forward your CV and cover letter via the following methods: • Private message on our social platforms, • Deadline for applications 8th April 2026, • First interviews with Commercial Director on Team’s. Chef Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies, thank you.

GROUP HEAD CHEF LONDON. FRESH PASTA. HIGH VOLUME. PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE. BIB GOURMAND. What's in it for you? • Salary from £65,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates), • KPI and site-performance based bonus, • Opportunity to shape a growing group with future openings, • Hands-on, supportive ownership and senior leadership team, • Strong focus on sustainable working patterns, • Platform to build and mentor multiple London teams Who are They? This is a high-volume, high-expectation, value driven restaurant group built around fresh pasta and exceptional guest experience. With multiple London sites and more to come, they’re known for delivering Bib Gourmand level quality at accessible prices in lively, design-led spaces. Kitchens are fast, open and guest facing, regularly sending out thousands of bowls of pasta a day, where consistency, speed and precision are everything What you will get up too? • Maintaining and elevating food quality and consistency at scale, protecting the group’s reputation and guest expectations, • Supporting openings and ongoing performance of new and existing sites by standardising systems and influencing menu execution, • Acting as a brand ambassador in every kitchen, modelling a modern, people-first leadership style rather than old-school back-of-house mentality, • Working closely with the senior team to align food, operations and commercial performance Sound great? Apply below. Not for you, but still looking for your dream role? Drop us a message or check out our latest opportunities. Know someone great? Refer a friend via if we place them, you’ll receive up to £250 in High Street vouchers. Boom. We are Sixty Eight People. Through people, we will revolutionise our industry.

Job Title: Chef Manager Location: St. James' - West Ken, London Contract Type: 52 weeks, full-time Salary: £47,000-50,000 per annum + benefits Why Join Us? • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), • 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about, • 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments, • 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave, • Bespoke training & development opportunities, • Pension & life insurance, • Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App, • Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme, • Free meals while at work, • Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at St James Senior Girls' School, an independent day school in West Kensington, London. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day kitchen operations, delivering fresh, high-quality meals, and ensuring exceptional food service for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients. St James Senior Girls’ School is a vegetarian school with a proud tradition of serving fresh, high-quality, plant-based meals, and we are seeking a Chef Manager with proven experience in vegetarian or plant-based cooking to lead our catering team.

We’re looking for a skilled Chef de Partie to run a section of the kitchen and deliver brilliant food service. Management development through Watershed (Independent school for restaurant business). Chef De Partie - The Cleveland Arms - Paddington, London.

St James Senior Girls' School is a vegetarian school with a proud tradition of serving fresh, high-quality, plant-based meals, and we are seeking a Chef Manager with proven experience in vegetarian or plant-based cooking to lead our catering team. Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar rol

Harrison Catering Services is one of the UK’s leading independent catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day. We are looking for a Chef Manager to lead one of our school catering teams. Chef Manager - Battersea, London.

We are looking for a Support Chef to support our primary school catering teams in the Lambeth area.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a busy secondary school in North London.

We are hiring for a Chef Manager at Ashfield Junior School.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:.Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare bene

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG is has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. We’re not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. The role… Job Title: Chef Manager - Chapter One - Independent School School Location: Orchard House Primary, Newton Grove, W4 Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3.30pm (40 hours per week) Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) Pay Details: £42,000 per year Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (Companies Discression), Free meals onshift & IFG uniform Company pension and other great IFG benefits Your Background… We’re open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. We’re not in the business of making school food, we’re here to make good food, after all, that’s why our clients and customers love us! What’s in it for me? So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we’ve got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... Next steps… If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. We’re not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. The role… Job Title: Relief Cook Manager - Primary Schools School Location: Supporting in Feltham & surrounding area Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3.30pm (40 hours per week) Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) Pay Details: £27,500 per Annum Your Background… We’re open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Cook/Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. We’re not in the business of making school food, we’re here to make good food, after all, that’s why our clients and customers love us! What’s in it for me? So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we’ve got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... Next steps… If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Head Chef - FIXED TERM Term time. We are looking for a Head Chef to join one of our school catering teams. Harrison is dedicated to providing quality, fresh and seasonal food is supported by a carefully selected network of suppliers across the UK who provide responsibly-sourced ingredients - all of

Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. We’re not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. The role… Job Title: Cook Manager School Location: New Primary School in the Esher Area Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 8.30am-2.30pm (30 hours per week) Working Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) Pay Details: £19,350 per Annum Your Background… We’re open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Cook/Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. We’re not in the business of making school food, we’re here to make good food, after all, that’s why our clients and customers love us! What’s in it for me? So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we’ve got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... Next steps… If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Are you looking for that next step in your career, then you've come to the right place! Impact Food Group is made up of 3 brands, Innovate, Cucina and Chapter One, we specialise in providing an exceptional catering service to the education sector and are Catey award winning! We are looking for People who are devoted to great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact. About the role Job Title: Chef School Location: Thames Christian School, Clapham, Lambeth, SW11 2FR Working Days: Monday to Friday Shifts & Working hours: 9am-3pm (30 hours per week) Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time) Pay Details: £21,420 per Annum What will I be doing? • Assisting the onsite Chef Manager with the preparation of the main meals and snacks for the site, • Working using fresh seasonal ingredients cooking for a volume of (200+), • May include some counter service / till work We’re open to people from all industry backgrounds, in fact, we pride ourselves on having restaurant-quality chefs in our secondary schools. We’re not in the business of making school food, we’re here to make good food, after all, that’s why our clients and customers love us! So maybe you fancy having your weekends back, school holidays off, no more late nights and split shifts? We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. Our chefs love building rapport with the students and helping them explore different cuisines, with us, you’ll be building the foundations of a positive attitude to food for life. There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we’ve got a staff discount scheme (at over 850 retailers!) If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you! A trade test will be required for this role. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting for experienced school Chefs to work within the busy education sector in the location of South Ockendon, Essex RM15 area. We are looking for a skilled and passionate School Chefs to join our catering team. Proven experience as a chef, in a school.

Exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our State School in Hounslow. Could you shine as Chartwells's next Chef Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:.

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale Job Introduction Permanent and Fixed-Term (until August 2027) Required from September 2026 Hotham is a dynamic two form entry primary school in the heart of Putney, providing limitless opportunities for every child to aspire and succeed. We were graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025. We are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic practitioner to join our hard-working team. We are looking for qualified teachers who can evidence: • A passion for teaching and learning;, • Strong cross curriculum knowledge;, • A desire to raise achievement for all pupils;, • Resourcefulness and the ability to drive and embrace change;, • A commitment to wellbeing; we have a well-being committee and regularly arrange social events;, • Generous PPA time and technology that works;, • A unique curriculum which aims to reduce teacher workload;, • Opportunities to share your passion, both through our curriculum and a large range of clubs;, • An open-minded and forward-thinking ethos;, • Supportive parents and an amazing PTA;, • Dedicated colleagues and a culture of mutual support;, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression;, • Free tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided in our spacious staffroom;, • Delicious food cooked by our chef at affordable prices We will be hosting visits for prospective candidates and would strongly encourage serious applicants to arrange a visit. The visit will be hosted by the headteacher and there will be the opportunity to ask questions informally. If you are interested in visiting, please email An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below . Please return the completed application to the school either by email (preferred) , or post. Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2026 (Midnight) Interviews: Week commencing 4th May 2026 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references CVs are not accepted. Hotham Primary School Charlwood Road, London SW15 1PN Tel: Email: Website: Headteacher: Richard Byrne-Smith

With continued growth, they are looking to appoint a strong Chef Manager to lead one of their flagship school contracts.

Lead the Kitchen in a Large, Thriving Brent School SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a large and well-established primary school in Brent seeking an experienced and confident School Lead Chef for an immediate start. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a busy school kitchen within a vibrant, high-enrolment setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to pupils each day. Salary available up to £18 per hour, dependent on experience. About the School This is a large, inclusive and high-performing Brent primary school with: • A substantial pupil roll and busy kitchen operation, • Strong leadership and clear operational systems, • A positive staff culture and supportive senior leadership team, • Excellent facilities and a well-equipped kitchen The Role You will: • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, • Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with school food standards, • Manage stock con...

Sick of working evenings, weekends, bank holidays and Christmas? All the best bits of being a chef without the bad bits-plus the best food critics you could ask for- read more below... About us: KZAR Childcare Ltd is a family-owned group of day nurseries located in the Hampshire area, with settings in Fleet, Hook and Bordon. At Oaklea House Day Nursery, Hook, we have a passion for wholesome, nourishing and delicious food that fuels busy nursery days and inquisitive little minds. Our passion for food is reflected in our 5* Environmental Health food rating and Award of Excellence which we have held for many years. The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team as a Nursery Chef at Oaklea House Day Nursery in Hook. As a large and established setting, you would be managing the provision of freshly cooked meals for up to 110 children on a daily basis, with a Kitchen Assistant on hand to support you. We take pride in providing fresh and interesting home-cooked meals and accommodating a variety of allergies, intolerances and cultural/ personal preferences. Our 4 week rolling menu provides a two-course lunch, hot tea with tasty side dish as well as 2 snacks throughout the day. You will also be required to put on picnic teas, party food and a Christmas Lunch for our events throughout the year. We are also well known for our love of International Days which give you the freedom to create exotic dishes to honour the different backgrounds that we have at nursery. Is this the role for you? The successful candidate will be competent, passionate about cooking and able to maintain high levels of hygiene within the kitchen. You will be able to work well independently and (when occupancy dictates) with another member of kitchen staff. This role requires the candidate to have a catering/ food related Level 2 or 3 qualification, a valid Food Hygiene Certificate, Allergen Awareness training and experience of cooking for young children and babies. Care home experience has always been welcomed too and greatly compliments the skills needed for this role. Experience of managing an Environmental Health Inspection would be beneficial. This position is Monday- Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm. We are open 51 weeks of the year.We do not work weekends, bank holidays, evenings or over Christmas. In return, we provide beautiful settings to work in, a large and well-equipped commercial kitchen, a welcoming team and a formal benefits package that supports you mentally, physically, financially (childcare discount available too) and other additions that add a little sparkle to everyday life. Over the years we have welcomed Chefs from a variety of backgrounds- from top hotels in London, to through and through nursery/ school/ care home experienced individuals, or even those who have embraced a hobby for cooking and progressed it into a career. We look forward to hearingyour unique backgroundand how we can continue our love of good food and early years education with your skills. JBRP1_UKTJ

Company Description Searcys are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join the team atSt Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar. Located within the iconic St Pancras International Station, St Pancras Brasserie by Searcys is home to the longest Champagne bar in Europe and offers the ideal escape to sit back and soak up the charm of the magnificent station. Working as a Senior Sous Chef for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. You will not only support the Exec/Head Chef in the day to day running of the venue but also act as a mentor to the junior kitchen brigade. You will work collaboratively with both the kitchen and front of house team to deliver bespoke events and restaurant service whilst creating food that honours the seasons and celebrates local produce. As a Senior Sous Chef you will benefit from the following: • 50% discount across Searcys venues, • Enrolment into the Searcys enhanced pension scheme, • Up to 38days annual leave, • Access to everyday discounts and communication portal, • Employee assistance programme, • Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School, • Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues, • Monthly Chef Away Days

Chefs of All Levels - Kosher Catering (Education & Care Homes) Location: Within the M25 (North West London / Golders Green) Job Type: Temporary & Temporary-to-Ongoing Opportunities We are currently recruiting experienced Chefs of all levels to support a range of Kosher catering sites within the M25, particularly across North West London and the Golders Green area. Assignments will include schools, education settings, and care homes, with a strong focus on chefs who are able to provide flexible cover for school kitchens. Essential Requirements: • Minimum 3 years' professional experience in education, schools, care homes, or contract catering, • Enhanced DBS issued within the last 2 years or registered on the Update Service (essential for school roles), • Valid Food Hygiene and Allergens certificates Roles & Pay Rates: • Chef de Partie: £17 per hour, • Sous Chef: £19 per hour Working Pattern: • Primarily Monday to Friday (ideal for school and education roles), • School hours available depending on assignment, • Weekend work available for care home and other catering sites

London, primarily South-West London This is a fantastic opportunity for chefs who enjoy daytime hours, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real impact in school kitchens. Previous experience as a Chef (school catering experience is a bonus but not essential) Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate A

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