School Chef

School Chef - Primary School

Location: Sheffield
Recruitment Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 1:30pm
Contract: Term time only

Are you an experienced School Chef looking for your next opportunity?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Chef to work within a primary school in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled catering professional who is passionate about preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for children in an education setting.

Working Monday to Friday, from 8:00am until 1:30pm, during term time only, this role offers a great opportunity to enjoy a consistent weekday schedule while making a positive difference to pupils' school experience.

The Role

As School Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring that meals are prepared and served to a high standard. You will play a key role in maintaining food safety, kitchen hygiene and efficient catering operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising the preparation and service of over 150 meals per day.

Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced and appealing meals suitable for primary school children.

Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations.

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food storage throughout the kitchen.

Managing stock levels, food ordering and minimising waste.

Organising kitchen tasks efficiently to ensure meals are served on time.

Supporting and supervising kitchen staff to maintain a positive and effective working environment.

Catering for pupils' dietary requirements and food allergies.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Food Safety Level 2 qualification or above.

A minimum of three years' experience supervising a kitchen serving 150+ meals per day, preferably within a school or education setting.

Strong organisational and time-management skills.

A sound understanding of food hygiene, health and safety procedures.

The ability to work independently, lead a kitchen team and maintain high standards under pressure.

A genuine passion for preparing quality meals for children.

Desirable Qualifications

The following qualifications would be advantageous:

City & Guilds 706/2.

NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking.

Why Apply?

Monday to Friday working pattern.

Part-time hours, 8:00am-1:30pm.

Term-time-only working, offering school holiday breaks.

The opportunity to make a positive impact on children's daily school experience.

Support from the team at Tradewind Recruitment throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced chef with a background in high-volume catering and are passionate about delivering nutritious meals in a primary school environment, Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this School Chef opportunity in Sheffield