Temporary

Chef

Berkeley Scott

Staines, Surrey, TW18 3JJ

Competitive

Posted: 22 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 20 August 2026

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott is seeking a Chef to join Impact Food Group in Staines, working within school kitchens across the area. This temporary position offers weekday shifts and term-time employment, providing excellent work-life balance with weekends free. You will prepare and cook nutritious meals for students, ensuring high standards of food safety and presentation. The role suits culinary professionals seeking regular, school-based hours with competitive pay and weekly wages. Opportunities exist to secure long-term or permanent placements, with additional work available in other sectors during holidays. Key skills include menu planning, portion control, and team collaboration within an educational setting.

Working with our client, Impact Food Group, we have a variety of Education Chef roles available across schools in the Staines 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!

Benefits of Working as an Education Chef

andmiddot; Term-time roles

andmiddot; Competitive rates of pay

andmiddot; Weekly pay

andmiddot; Weekends off!

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

andmiddot; Potential for permanent roles for the right candidates

andmiddot; 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

andmiddot; Preparing and cooking nutritious, balanced meals for students and staff

andmiddot; Planning menus in line with school guidelines and dietary requirements

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

andmiddot; Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste

andmiddot; Supervising and supporting kitchen assistants during service

andmiddot; Adhering to all food safety and health andamp; safety regulations

What We Are Looking For In Our Education Chefs

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

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

andmiddot; Enhanced DBS with child workforce or willing to obtain is essential

andmiddot; Strong, reliable, and excellent communication skills are essential

andmiddot; A passion for providing healthy meals for children and young people

andmiddot; 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.

If you are an experienced Chef we would love to hear from you!

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