Term time chef jobs in United Kingdom

Wok CDP Central London Contract: Permanent Salary: Start at £15, rising to £16~£20 once qualified About Our Restaurant and Bar Din Tai Fung is an award-winning Taiwanese brand with 170 locations worldwide, renowned for our iconic Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings—a dish so beloved, guests travel from all over the globe to experience it. We are passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences, ensuring every guest feels valued and delighted. We are excited to invite you to be part of Din Tai Fung, where your career can thrive in an environment focused on growth, recognition, and a true sense of belonging. We’re currently hiring for our locations in Central London—Covent Garden, Selfridges, Centre Point and Canary Wharf—offering you the opportunity to join an iconic global brand and grow with us as we expand across the UK. Job Description As a Wok Chef at Din Tai Fung UK, you will play a crucial role in supporting our back kitchen team and ensuring smooth service. Your main responsibilities will include: • Prepare, cook, and serve high-quality wok dishes, noodle dishes, and appetisers, • Operate your chef station with precision and attention to detail, • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, stock rotation, and kitchen cleanliness, • Train and support junior kitchen team members, • Work collaboratively with a team of passionate chefs during busy services, • Ensure consistency, portion control, and fast service in a high-volume kitchen Who You Are We are looking for a Wok Chef who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and thrives in a dynamic and busy environment. Ideally, you will have: • Previous experience in a Chef de Partie, Wok Chef, Noodle Chef, or Commis Chef role, • Worked in an Asian kitchen, Taiwanese restaurant, Chinese restaurant, or other pan-Asian cuisine, • Understand traditional Chinese cooking techniques (wok hei, noodle pulling, etc.), • Have strong knife skills, excellent prep technique, and kitchen discipline, • Are motivated, reliable, and looking for a long-term chef career with us, • Flexible availability to work full time, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with shifts that may run as late 10:30 PM Why Choose Din Tai Fung UK? At Din Tai Fung, we offer much more than just a job—we provide an opportunity to build a career in hospitality with a renowned brand. As a Chef, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and real career growth opportunities. Join a team that celebrates success, values your contributions, and offers room for development within our fast-growing restaurant group. What We Offer • Competitive Pay: Hourly rates (including troncs) start at £15, rising to £16~£20 once qualified, • Working Week: 5 days per week on a rota basis throughout Monday to Sunday; night shifts may run as late as 10:30 PM, • Contracted Hours: 40~48 hours per week, • 30% off dining at Din Tai Fung UK restaurants, • Dining gift voucher on your work anniversary, • Nutritious meals provided during your shifts, • Personalised development plans and clear career progression within a fast-growing restaurant group, • Paid Holidays: Start with 28 days per year, rising to 30 days with continued service, • Access to Employee Assistance Program and Financial Advice, with free counselling sessions for you and your family, • Monthly treats, team activities, and employee referral bonus and other exciting employee perks and rewards for your hard work How We’ll Support You At Din Tai Fung, we provide comprehensive training, employee discounts, and a supportive team environment to help you thrive as a Chef in the hospitality industry. Whether you’re looking to advance from Junior Chef de Partie to Senior Chef, train across multiple kitchen sections, or grow into leadership, we support your journey with mentorship and opportunity. We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds who bring their own unique strengths and personality to the team. Apply now for a Wok Chef job in Central London at Din Tai Fung and join one of the most exciting Asian food brands in the world. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a high-performance kitchen, and want to be part of a globally recognised Asian restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you.

Head Housekeeper | Private London Residence | £65,000 - £70,000 DOE • Position: Head Housekeeper - Private London Residence, • Location: London, UK, • Accommodation: Live-out, • Salary Package: £65,000 - £70,000 + Highly competitive - depending on experience, • Schedule: Monday - Friday / Full-time, standard household hours, with flexibility required, • Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with a possibility for extension, • Language: Applicants must have native-level proficiency in both English and Russian. Position Overview: Sataya is representing the search for an experienced, highly polished, and discreet Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping function of an Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) family residence in London. This is a demanding, high-responsibility role for a hands-on housekeeping leader who can oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the department while maintaining the home to exceptional private household standards This appointment is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the housekeeping operation, leading and supporting a small team, ensuring impeccable presentation across the residence, and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, organisation, wardrobe care, efficiency, and discretion at all times. Working closely with the wider household team, this role requires someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, service-driven, and experienced in managing people within a formal private household environment. Key Responsibilities: • Housekeeping Management: Oversee and personally execute all high-level cleaning and maintenance of the residence, including specialist care for delicate surfaces, art, antiques, and fine furnishings., • Team Leadership: Manage, train, and schedule any junior housekeeping staff, ensuring all tasks are completed to the Principal's exacting standards., • Kitchen & General Areas: Ensure all common areas, including the kitchen (in coordination with the Private Chef), formal rooms, and private quarters, are maintained with five-star organisation and hygiene., • Discretion & Teamwork: Operate with the utmost professionalism and discretion, respecting the family's privacy and interacting harmoniously with other long-standing household staff (e.g., Private Chef, Security)., • Reporting & Communication: Report directly to the Household Manager on any maintenance issues, supply needs, and staffing matters, demonstrating a proactive and reliable approach. Candidate Profile & Requirements: • Commitment: Candidates must show an emphasis on longevity in previous roles and be able to commit to the initial 12 month contract and be flexible regarding a potential extension., • Language: Applicants must have native-level proficiency in both English and Russian., • Leadership Ability: Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing a housekeeping team, with the ability to maintain high morale, accountability, and exceptional standards., • Experience: Proven, substantial experience (minimum 5+ years) in a Head Housekeeper or senior housekeeping role within demanding UHNW private households, • Technical Skillset: Strong knowledge of high-level housekeeping, garment and fabric care, wardrobe organisation, laundry processes, and the use of modern cleaning methods and equipment., • Personal Qualities: Highly detail-oriented, structured, discreet, and service-led, with a calm, grounded, and professional manner., • Approach: A positive, hands-on leader who is flexible, easy to work with, receptive to feedback, and able to adapt to the household’s established routines and preferences., • References: Verifiable professional references and a clean background check are required. Disclaimer: This is a confidential search being conducted by Sataya on behalf of an Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) client. Due to the highly private nature of this search, specific location and family details will only be disclosed to shortlisted candidates. Should you not receive further communication within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Chef Manager – School Catering\n\nLocation: Various Primary & Secondary Schools\nSalary: £25,000 – £37,500\nHours: Term time / Full-time depending on site\n\nLead a school kitchen delivering fresh, nutritious meals to students each day. You will manage the kitchen, cook quality food, lead a small team, and ensure food safety standards are met while keeping the kitchen organised, efficient and welcoming.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Plan and cook fresh, balanced meals for students and staff\n\n * \n\n Follow School Food Standards and allergy guidelines\n\n * \n\n Manage the daily running of the kitchen and meal service\n\n * \n\n Lead and support a small team of kitchen staff\n\n * \n\n Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness\n\n * \n\n Monitor food quality, portion control and waste\n\n * \n\n Manage stock ordering, deliveries and storage\n\n * \n\n Keep kitchen records such as temperature logs and cleaning schedules\n\n * \n\n Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained correctly\n\n * \n\n Work closely with school staff to deliver a smooth meal service\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * \n\n Experience working as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Manager\n\n * \n\n Experience in high-volume catering (schools, contract catering, care, etc.)\n\n * \n\n Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations\n\n * \n\n Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing to obtain)\n\n * \n\n Strong organisation and time management skills\n\n * \n\n Ability to lead and motivate a small kitchen team\n\nDesirable\n\n * \n\n Experience working in school catering\n\n * \n\n Knowledge of School Food Standards\n\n * \n\n Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification\n\n * \n\n Experience with stock control and kitchen budgets\n\nEvery application is personally reviewed. If your experience matches the role, we’ll contact you directly to discuss the opportunity we believe credible applicants deserve a response, not silence

Job Description:\n\nJoin us in our quest to bake a better world. #MakingLondonSmile.\n\nA fantastic role has become available with an exciting hospitality business based in London. The company is now looking to add to their team by taking on a Pastry Chef Assistant.\n\nOverview\n\nBrigit’s Bakery is a London based award-winning specialist provider of Afternoon Tea Experiences.\nFounded in 2010, the company has quickly established itself as one of London’s best handmade afternoon tea providers.\n\nBrigit’s is extremely proud of the service standards and quality of baking provided in its cozy Tea Salon in the heart of Covent Garden, on-board the hugely popular traditional red double decker Routemaster Afternoon Tea Bus Tours, the now famous Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tours and on board our Thames River Cruise.\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef Assistant to assist our Chef with the Afternoon Tea preparation.\n\nThe ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations. They must adhere to health and safety standards to provide clients with the best possible serving.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * Assist the Head chef and /or Senior Pastry Chef with the Afternoon Tea preparation\n\n * Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cookies, pastries, etc. following traditional and modern recipes\n\n * Work well within the team, communicating effectively with all necessary team members to ensure all preparation, closing down, and other associated tasks are completed effectively and efficiently\n\n * Assist the Head chef with preparation of our different menus\n\n * Monitors kitchen equipment and reports issues to superiors\n\n * Checks products in Kitchen unit area and restocks items to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift\n\n * Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients\n\n * Measures, mixes, and prepares meal ingredients if required\n\n * Maintain high levels of personal hygiene and immaculate presentation\n\n * Any other reasonable duties requested from you line manager\n\nRequirements and Skills\n\n * Proven experience as Assistant Pastry Chef minimum 2 years.\n\n * Experience of working in a production kitchen\n\n * Great attention to detail and creativity\n\n * Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)\n\n * Willingness to replenish professional knowledge\n\n * The ability to work in a team\n\nJob Type: Full Time\n\nSchedule:\n\n * Early morning shift\n\n * Day shift\n\n * Weekend availability\n\nJob Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract\n\nBenefits:\n\n * Company events\n\n * Company pension\n\n * Employee discount\n\n * Store discount\n\nExperience:\n\n * Baking: 3 years (preferred)\n\nWork Location: In person

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. \n\n 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. \n\n The role… \n\n Job Title: Relief Cook Manager - Primary Schools \n\n School Location: Supporting in Feltham & surrounding area \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3.30pm (40 hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) \n\n Pay Details: £27,500 per Annum \n\n \n\n Your Background… \n\n 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. \n\n As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. \n\n 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! \n\n \n\n What’s in it for me? \n\n So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? \n\n Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. \n\n As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) \n\n We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. \n\n 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! \n\n We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... \n\n \n\n Next steps… \n\n If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! \n\n An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. \n\n 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. \n\n 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. \n\n 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. \n\n We are recruiting for a Central Support Chef to work with our fantastic team covering a portfolio of schools . You will assist with the training and development of our onsite chefs, cover sickness across our sites and be part of the mobilisation team. \n\n Due to this being an area role you will need a full uk driving licence and access to your own vehicle \n\n The role… \n\n Job Title: Central Support Chef / Relief Chef Manager \n\n Area Covering: London (West side within the M25) \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 45 hours per week \n\n Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (Term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)) \n\n Pay Details: £35,000 per year plus mileage claimed back \n\n Benefits: Free meals on shift, uniform, pension and other great company benefits \n\n What’s this all about? \n\n Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Chef Manager to join our team. Geographically, you will support the operations manager across their portfolio of sites. You will need chef management experience (ideally from secondary education) , a passion for food and service and craft skills to support in the kitchen when needed \n\n You will also be self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised; with an understanding of how to prioritise effectively. \n\n What’s in it for me? \n\n So maybe you fancy having your weekends back, school holidays off, no more late nights and split shifts? \n\n We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. \n\n 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! \n\n We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... \n\n Next steps… \n\n If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! \n\n An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. \n\n 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. \n\n 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 is has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. \n\n 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. \n\n The role… \n\n Job Title: Chef Manager \n\n School Location: St Davids Prep Sehool, Bromley, BR2 \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3.30pm (40 hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) \n\n Pay Details: £40,000 per year \n\n Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (Companies Discression), \n\n Free meals onshift & IFG uniform \n\n Company pension and other great IFG benefits \n\n \n\n Your Background… \n\n 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. \n\n As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. \n\n 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! \n\n \n\n What’s in it for me? \n\n So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? \n\n Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. \n\n As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) \n\n We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. \n\n 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! \n\n We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... \n\n \n\n Next steps… \n\n If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! \n\n An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. \n\n 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. \n\n 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.

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.

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.

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.

Solid, long-term experience as a Chef de Partie or similar level. Chef de Partie - London | £36,000-£38,000 | Full-Time, Permanent. Are you a skilled Chef de Partie looking for your next move in London?.

About the Role The role of Chef de Partie will manage the effective preparation, cooking, display and service of all food and beverages to the highest standards. The role holder will report directly into the Head Chef and be involved in the effective running of the food and beverage service on a day to day basis. About You We are on thelook outto hire a Chef dePartieto help us with our food offer development at Queen Mary, takea read throughthe below and get in touch if that is you! The successful candidate should hold a City and Guilds 706 1/2 qualification or equivalent as well as relevant experience of working in commercial catering or hospitality environment. Candidates should have a high standard of food knowledge, cookingabilityand presentation as well as good knowledge of health & safety, COSHH and HACCP procedures . About the Department The Directorate is one of the largest departments within Queen Mary, University of London and is committed to supporting and promoting student wellbeing at the College, and providing the highest standards of estates and facilities across the university, preparing and helping to sustain the Universitys working and learning environmental for students, staff, stakeholders, and guests by ensuring safe environments, security and cleanliness. About Queen Mary At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, weve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because its simply the right thing to do but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. Our reformer heritage informs our conviction that great ideas can and should come from anywhere. Its an approach that has brought results across the globe, from the communities of east London to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form. Benefits We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities. Queen Marys commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly. TPBN1_UKCT

Interaction Recruitment are now hiring for experienced Chef De Parties, Sous Chefs and Head Chefs to work adhoc shifts and/or weekly contracts through the agency at Contract Catering Sites in OX postcodes. We pay £16.00 to £20.00 per hour PAYE depending on the role and/or your skillset You will accrue holiday pay at 12.07% of your hourly rate at c.£1.93 to c.£2.41 per hour We pay weekly - every Friday We pay expenses (within reason) We'll offer you adhoc shifts, temporary ongoing contracts and fixed term contracts in Oxford, Banbury and Brackley. What we're looking for: qualified and/or time served Chefs - preferably with high volume catering experience versatile Chefs with fresh produce experience Chefs with enhanced DBS certificates covering Adults and Children either dated within the last 3 years or part of the update service drivers with access to a reliable vehicle proof of Food Hygiene L2+ / Food Safety L2+ / Allergens certified proof of UK right to work, proof of address, proof of driving licence and proof of NI number willingness to travel up to 45 minutes from home for a shift flexible, adaptable, reliable, punctual, professional and presentable Chefs Contact us... A: Interaction Recruitment, 82a Abington St, Northampton, NN1 2AP T: 01604 620 032 You can apply to this advert or contact us for a confidential chat! INDNH TPBN1_UKTJ

Who are Accent Catering? Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UKs leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. Chef Manager - West London £31K per annum plus £1K performance bonus 40 hours per week Monday to Friday term-time o

Free on-site parking The school operates a health package which all members of staff are eligible to join Free meals and refreshments Use of on-site facilities including indoor swimming pool Generous school fee concessions are available to those staff children who are educated at the school, subject

A leading food catering service provider is seeking a Chef Manager in Esher.

A leading contract catering firm in Stratford is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee fresh food preparation for 600 individuals daily. A background in B&I or Education catering is essential, along with a genuine passion for food and people development.

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Frank

The role requires strong cooking and people management skills, ensuring high-quality service while working daytime hours.

A leading UK catering company is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to enhance the culinary experience at a secondary school in Kingston upon Thames.

Chef Manager - Garden Centre Café Location: North London Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 DOE Hours: 9am - 5pm - alternate weekends About the Role We're looking for a Chef Manager to take the lead in a garden centre café based within a busy retail destination in North London. This is a daytime hospitality role offering genuine work-life balance - working 9am-5pm with no evening shifts. The café sits within a high footfall garden centre and the business is looking for someone who sees the opportunity to grow the offering and help drive more customers into the space. The operation currently has a solid foundation, but there's clear potential to improve the offer, strengthen the menu (long term priority) and convert more of the centre's visitors into café customers. Why This Role Is a Great Fit Hospitality roles with this level of work-life balance are rare. This one offers: No evening shifts - your evenings are your own. Daytime hours - 9am-5pm. Structured rota with alternate weekends. A relaxed hospitality environment compared to high-pressure restaurants. Opportunity to influence the café's development over time. The café is not currently operating at full potential, so this role would suit someone motivated to grow the business, improve the offer and bring customers through the doors. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation within the garden centre café. Manage food preparation and service for a daytime café menu. Maintain strong food quality, hygiene and kitchen standards. Work with the wider team to improve the café offering and attract more customers. Help develop and refine menu ideas over time as the operation grows. What We're Looking For A Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or strong Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership role. Someone commercially aware who can help improve performance and drive café sales. A chef who enjoys working in a calmer daytime environment rather than late-night hospitality. Someone patient and motivated who sees the potential in building something stronger over time. What's Next? To apply, please send your CV to Or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat about the role

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 A strong focus on pupil wellbeing, including high standards of school mealsThe kitchen is central to the daily life of the school, and the Lead Chef is a respected and valued member of staff. 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 control, ordering and supplier relationships Oversee kitchen hygiene, food safety and compliance Supervise and support kitchen staff Ensure meals are delivered efficiently and on timeWorking hours are 7:00am - 3:00pm, providing structure and excellent work-life balance. Essential Requirements Proven experience working in school catering (essential) Experience leading or supervising within a kitchen environment Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations Relevant food safety qualifications (Level 2 minimum; Level 3 desirable) Ability to manage volume catering in a fast-paced environment Excellent organisational and leadership skillsThis role requires someone confident, proactive and able to take full responsibility for a large-scale school catering operation. Salary & Benefits ASAP start Up to £18 per hour (dependent on experience) 7:00am - 3:00pm working hours Term-time position Supportive and professional school environment Stable, long-term opportunity Why Work with SANZA? SANZA Teaching Agency works closely with primary schools across Brent and wider London. When you apply through us, you receive: A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the process Clear communication and quick turnaround Honest guidance and transparent pay information Access to long-term and permanent opportunities Interested? If you are an experienced School Lead Chef with a strong background in school catering and are available for an immediate start, please contact Paige Ferro at SANZA Teaching Agency today

Chef Goodwin Court, 52 Church Hill Road, East Barnet, Greater London, EN4 8FH £17.26 per hour 12 hours per week – no late nights, no split shifts Serving more than meals with a better work-life balance We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Chef to our vibrant Retirement Community at Goodwin Court, 52 Church Hill Road, East Barnet, Greater London, EN4 8FH. You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We’re committed to your progression, so we offer fully funded hospitality qualifications. Your role Deliver a high-quality catering service that meets individual needs, including special diets Enjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, giving you more time for yourself Manage food and labour budgets through effective planning and purchasing Oversee stock control, audits, and accurate record-keeping Ensure food safety standards are understood and followed by the team Maintain high hygiene and safety standards through scheduled cleaning and maintenance (This position is referred to as Chef but may also be known as Demi Chef, Line Chef, Cook, Chef de Partie (CDP), or Commis Chef) Your skills Experience working in a catering environment and cooking for diverse groups Level 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Knowledge of health and safety procedures and budget management Friendly and approachable, with great customer interaction skills Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays) , occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme , we’ve created a package to help you thrive: Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling Company-paid life insurance Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information. Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials. Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. Inclusion is one of our core values . We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Chef Manager Term time only Great work-life balance South Croydon 35 hours per week - 7:00am - 2:30pm £17 per hour - Permanent ContractWe are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to lead a friendly school catering team within a primary school environment in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous experience in a maintained (state) school environment who is looking for a great work-life balance with daytime hours only. The Role Managing the day-to-day catering operation in a primary school Preparing and serving approximately 200 fresh meals per day Leading and supporting a team of 3 Catering Assistants Producing nutritious, well-presented meals in line with school food standards Managing menus, stock control, food safety, and hygiene compliance Maintaining high standards of service and customer care for pupils and staff The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a Chef Manager or strong Senior Chef/Supervisor ready to step up Experience in education or contract catering preferred Strong leadership and organisational skills Passion for fresh food and child-focused catering Confident working independently and managing a small team What's on Offer £17 per hour, paid weekly or monthly Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance 39 working weeks plus 4.8 weeks paid holiday Permanent contract Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression Employee Benefits Employee Assistance Programme Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme 4.8 weeks paid holiday (pro rata) If you are a motivated Chef Manager looking to make a positive impact in a school setting while enjoying sociable hours, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us to find out more. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Job Description: School Chef / Cook Salary: £23,161 – £25,355 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time Only Location: London Role Overview We are seeking a passionate and experienced School Chef / Cook to provide nutritious, balanced, and appealing meals for pupils and staff within a specialist educational setting. This role is key in promoting healthy eating habits and supporting pupils who may have complex relationships with food. The successful candidate will act as a positive role model, helping to break down barriers around food while ensuring meals are both enjoyable and nourishing. You will be supported by a part-time Kitchen Assistant and will also contribute to the wider educational experience by helping pupils develop basic cooking skills, independence, and potential interest in catering careers. Key Responsibilities • Plan, prepare, and deliver healthy, balanced meals for pupils and staff, • Develop varied menus that meet nutritional standards and dietary requirements, • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations, • Manage food preparation in line with allergen awareness and specific dietary needs, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment, • Supervise and work collaboratively with a Kitchen Assistant, • Support educational staff in providing opportunities for pupils to engage in cooking and food preparation activities, • Encourage pupils to develop independence, life skills, and confidence through food-related learning, • Monitor stock levels and contribute to ordering supplies as required About the Setting This role is based within a specialist provision supporting neurodiverse children and young people aged 7–19 with a range of additional needs, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs. Many pupils may have experienced disrupted education and require a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment. The setting focuses on helping pupils rebuild confidence, develop independence, and re-engage positively with learning. The primary provision follows a nurture-based approach, supporting pupils’ emotional development alongside their academic progress in a safe and supportive environment. Essential Requirements • Proven experience in catering within a school, education, or similar environment, • Up-to-date knowledge of Food Safety, Kitchen Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations, • Experience in planning and delivering balanced, varied menus, • Strong understanding of food allergens and dietary requirements, • Excellent standards of cleanliness and food hygiene, • Ability to support and share knowledge with others, including young people, • A patient, flexible, and positive approach Key Skills & Attributes • Passion for promoting healthy eating and wellbeing, • Ability to engage and inspire young people, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Commitment to supporting vulnerable learners, • A proactive and adaptable approach Additional Information • Term-time only position, • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential Closing Date: 25 August 2024 Interview Date: 05 September 2024 About us: SENCare Recruitment provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for SEN schools, mainstream schools, residential care homes and 1-1 home support through local authorities, across the UK. We can offer short/long term placements on a temporary and permanent basis for specialist SEN teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, social workers, VI/HI practitioners and mid-day meal supervisors. If you feel this would be the ideal vacancy for you, then please apply below or contact our team direct and ask for John Stokes @ SENCare Recruitment. SENCare Recruitment is fully committed to the safety and welfare of children, and by applying for this vacancy, you are consenting to SENCare Recruitment Ltd storing your personal details in line with the new GDPR regulations