Chef

As an onsite Chef, you'll assist in preparing fresh, seasonal meals for our independent schools. You'll focus on quality, presentation, and portioning to meet the expectations of students and staff. This role is assisting with the preparation of food for the site and will involve working at volume, preparing salad counters, assisting the head chef and supporting where required. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of main meals and snacks
• Cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients for high-volume service (200+ covers)
• Supporting with occasional counter service and till work
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen and dining environment at all times
  
  Experience as a chef, ideally within a school or contract catering environment (but not essential)
• A passion for cooking with fresh ingredients and delivering quality food
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• Reliability and pride in maintaining high standards
We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we're proud to have chefs with restaurant-quality experience working in our schools. If you're passionate about food and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

This role offers a fantastic work-life balance:
• No evenings or weekends
• School holidays off
• No late nights or split shifts
Plus, you'll benefit from:
• Free meals on shift
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Access to free qualifications
• A staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
You'll also have the chance to build meaningful relationships with students, helping them explore new cuisines and develop a positive relationship with food that lasts a lifetime. Interested? If you think you've got what it takes, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: A trade test will be required as part of the recruitment process. 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.