Temporary

Chef

Berkeley Scott
Exeter, Devon, EX2 4EB
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 21 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Ref: IFGEXETCHF

About the Role

Berkeley Scott is seeking an experienced Chef for temporary roles across schools in Exeter, starting September. Working with Impact Food Group, these positions offer weekday shifts, term-time work, and weekends off. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals for students, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and managing stock. Competitive pay is offered with weekly wages. This role suits Chefs seeking work-life balance, with potential for permanent placements. Additional shifts in other sectors may be available during holidays. Key skills required include culinary expertise, time management, and adaptability. A refer-a-friend scheme offers a £50 voucher after ten shifts worked.

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 Exeter 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!

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

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

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

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

Pay rates are dependent on level of experience and role offered.

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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