School Chefs

Berkeley Scott are recruiting experienced School Chefs for a range of temporary assignments across the South West ahead of the new school term in September. We work with a variety of primary schools, secondary schools, academies and educational settings, providing temporary chef cover for holidays, sickness, vacancies and additional operational support. We are looking for dependable chefs who can hit the ground running in busy catering environments. What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing and serving nutritious meals for pupils and staff
• Supporting the day-to-day running of school kitchens
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Catering for allergens and special dietary requirements
• Assisting with stock control, food preparation and kitchen cleanliness
  
  Previous Chef experience within schools, education catering, care homes, contract catering or high-volume kitchens
• A current Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Food Hygiene Level 3 Certificate
• Strong understanding of allergens and special dietary requirements
• Reliable, professional and able to work independently
  
  Pay rates of up to £23.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Weekly pay & Holiday Pay
• Flexible shifts and assignments
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Ongoing work throughout the academic year
• Opportunities across Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon and surrounding areas
• Friendly and supportive Berkeley Scott team
The Nature of the Work: These positions are offered on a temporary basis, and assignments can vary depending on client requirements. Opportunities may include covering:
• Staff holidays and annual leave
• Short and long-term sickness absence
• Vacant positions whilst permanent recruitment is taking place
• Maternity, paternity and other planned leave
• Increased workload and seasonal demand
• Additional support during busy periods, events and school functions
Assignments can range from single-day bookings to longer-term placements lasting several weeks or months, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work across a variety of educational catering environments. If you have a current Enhanced DBS and are looking to secure work for the new school term, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites