Temporary

Chef

Berkeley Scott
Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5EB
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 22 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 20 August 2026
Ref: IFGKUTCHF

About the Role

Berkeley Scott are recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September. Based in Kingston upon Thames, these roles involve preparing and serving meals within school kitchens, offering term-time working patterns with weekends off. The Chef positions are temporary, with competitive rates of pay and weekly wages. Candidates should possess strong culinary skills and a background in education catering. These placements provide weekday work, a favourable work-life balance, and the potential to secure longer-term or permanent contracts. There are also opportunities to pick up additional shifts in other sectors during holidays. A £50 refer-a-friend scheme is available for successful referrals.

Berkeley Scott Recruitment are actively recruiting experienced Chefs for the new school year starting in September!

Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Kingston upon Thames area.

This is an excellent opportunity for Chefs seeking weekday work, work-life balance and the potential to secure long-term or permanent placements in school kitchens!

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Benefits of Working as an Education Chef

Term-time roles

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

Weekends off!

Opportunities to pick up additional work in other sectors at weekends and during holidays

Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates

andpound;50 refer a friend scheme andndash; earn a andpound;50 voucher after your referral works 10 shifts

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What Youandrsquo;ll Be Doing as an Education Chef

Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff

Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements

Ensuring high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness

Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste

Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service

Adhering to all food safety and health andamp; safety regulations

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What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs

Minimum 6 months experience as senior Chef andndash; preferably in a school or similar environment

Right to work in the UK andndash; sponsorship is not available for these roles

Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential

Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential

A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people

Minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Allergens, as well as additional compliance training, is essential and will be provided free of charge for all applicants

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Rates of pay are dependent on experience and/or the specific site/client.

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. Youand#39;ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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