School Chef – Join Our Team! (DBS Provided) - Essex
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Essex•Salary paid weekly on a temporary contract •Full time / Part time•Temporary
About the Role
As a Chef de Partie, you'll be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff while maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook fresh meals in a busy school kitchen.
- Support the Head Chef and kitchen team with daily service.
- Ensure food hygiene, allergen and HACCP standards are followed.
- Assist with food preparation, stock control and kitchen organisation.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Deliver a high quality catering service for schools.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Chef, Line Chef or Cook.
- Experience in contract catering, education catering or high volume kitchens is beneficial.
- A positive, reliable and professional attitude.
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
- Flexibility to work across different school locations.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Driving License preferred but not required.
What You'll Get
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Weekly pay.
- Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle.
- Ongoing work in local schools.
- Friendly and supportive recruitment team.
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us (subject to successful registration and eligibility).
- Opportunities for long term and permanent placements.
Apply Today
Whether you're an experienced Chef de Partie, School Chef, Sous Chef, Line Chef, Cook, or Agency Chef, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your next school catering role with a paid Enhanced DBS and flexible work that fits around you.