Job Description

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!