Temporary

Chef

Berkeley Scott
Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1RH
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 21 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Ref: IFGLANCSCHF

About the Role

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a Chef for temporary roles across schools in Lancaster, working with Impact Food Group from September. This position offers weekday, term-time shifts with competitive pay and weekly wages. As an Education Chef, you will prepare and cook nutritious meals for students, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety. The role suits those seeking work-life balance, with weekends off and potential for long-term or permanent placements. Additional shifts in other sectors may be available during holidays. Candidates should possess solid culinary skills and experience in volume cooking. A £50 refer-a-friend scheme is offered after a referral completes ten shifts.

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 Lancaster 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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